Mississippi Code Title 93. Domestic Relations § 93-17-203

(a) “Agency” means a county department of human services, the Department of Child Protection Services, a licensed or nonlicensed adoption agency or any other individual or entity assisting in the finalization of an adoption.

(b) “Adoptee” means a person who is or has been adopted in this state at any time.

(c) “Birth parent” means either:

(d) “Board” means the Mississippi State Board of Health.

(e) “Bureau” means the Bureau of Vital Records of the Mississippi State Board of Health.

(f) “Licensed adoption agency” means any agency or organization performing adoption services and duly licensed by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.