### Question
What is the definition of continuum of care?


### Answer
The definition of **continuum of care** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 14043e*:

> a community plan developed to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and achieve maximum self-sufficiency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14043e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part M-Addressing the Housing Needs of Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking**

