### Question
What is the definition of child?


### Answer
The definition of **child** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 5106g*:

> a person who has not attained the lesser of—


(A) the age of 18

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5106g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM**

