### Question
Can you define what outreach means?


### Answer
**Outreach** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 6301*:

> the act or process of reaching out in a systematic manner to proactively provide information, services, and benefits counseling to veterans, and to the spouses, children, and parents of veterans who may be eligible to receive benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, to ensure that such individuals are fully informed about, and receive assistance in applying for, such benefits

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 6301*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 63-OUTREACH ACTIVITIES**

