; and (B) by aligning the definitions of eligible children for Convention adoptions and non-Convention adoptions to the maximum extent possible. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Action plan on children in adversity The term Action Plan on Children in Adversity means the policy document entitled United States Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity: A Framework for International Assistance: 2012–2017 , released on December 19, 2012. (2) Ambassador-at-large The term Ambassador-at-Large means the individual appointed pursuant to section 101(b). (3) Appropriate, protective, and permanent family care The term appropriate, protective, and permanent family care means a nurturing, lifelong, commitment to a child by an adult, or adults with parental roles and responsibilities that— (A) provides physical and emotional support; (B) provides the child with a sense of belonging; and (C) generally involves full legal recognition of the child’s status as child of the parents and of the parents’ rights and responsibilities regarding the child. (4) Central authority The term central authority has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 14902 ). (5) Children in adversity The term children in adversity means children and youth— (A) who are younger than 18 years of age; (B) who live outside of family care