As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Child with special needs" means a child who is a dependent of a public or voluntary licensed child placement agency and meets at least one of the following criteria as a child who is:
(a) diagnosed as having a physical, mental, or emotional disability;
(b) recognized to be at high risk of developing a physical, mental, or emotional disability;
(c) a member of a minority group;
(d) 6 years of age or older; or
(e) a member of a sibling group to be placed together for adoption.
(2) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.