Section 101: A child to be fostered

A child who may be fostered under this Act includes a child who-(a) is abandoned by his parents; or
(b) is an orphan and is -
(i) deserted by his relatives; or
(ii) voluntarily presented by his relatives for fostering; or
(iii) voluntarily presents himself for fostering, where no relatives of his can be found; or
(c) has been abused, neglected or ill-treated by the person having care and custody of him; or
(d) has a parent or guardian who does not or cannot exercise proper guidance over him; or
(e) if found destitute; or
(f) is found wandering, has no home or settled place of abode, is on the streets or other public place, or has no visible means of subsistence; or
(g) is voluntarily presented by his parents for fostering.