child abuse and neglecthas the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 note).
child development center employeemeans a civilian employee of the Coast Guard who is employed to work in a Coast Guard child development center without regard to whether the employee is paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds.
Coast Guard child development centermeans a facility on Coast Guard property or on property under the jurisdiction of the commander of a Coast Guard unit at which child care services are provided for members of the Coast Guard.
competitive service positionmeans a position in the competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of title 5).
constructmeans to build, renovate, or improve military family housing and military unaccompanied housing.
constructionmeans building, renovating, or improving military family housing and military unaccompanied housing.
eligible spousemeans the spouse of a member of the Coast Guard who is serving on active duty and includes a spouse who receives transitional compensation under section 1059 of title 10.
family home daycaremeans home-based child care services provided for a member of the Coast Guard by an individual who—
military unaccompanied housingmeans military housing intended to be occupied by members of the armed forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents.
portable careerincludes an occupation that requires education, training, or both that results in a credential that is recognized by an industry, profession, or specific type of business.
qualified adoption agencymeans any of the following:
qualifying adoption expensesmeans reasonable and necessary expenses that are directly related to the legal adoption of a child under 18 years of age, but only if such adoption is arranged by a qualified adoption agency.
United Statesincludes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.