### Question
How is the term continuum of care defined?


### Answer
The term **continuum of care** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14043e* as the following:

> 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 > subpart 1-grant programs**

