### Question
How is the term institution for neglected children defined?


### Answer
The term **institution for neglected children** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 6472* as the following:

> a public or private residential facility, other than a foster home, that is operated for the care of children who have been committed to the institution or voluntarily placed in the institution under applicable State law, due to abandonment, neglect, or death of their parents or guardians

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6472*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-HELPING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN MEET HIGH STANDARDS > Part D-Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or at Risk of Dropping Out > subpart 3-general provisions**

