### Question
How is the term interstate home study defined?


### Answer
The term **interstate home study** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 673c* as the following:

> a home study conducted by a State at the request of another State, to facilitate an adoptive or foster placement in the State of a child in foster care under the responsibility of the State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 673c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part E-Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance**

