### Question
What does foster child adoption mean?


### Answer
**Foster child adoption** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 673b*:

> the final adoption of a child who, at the time of adoptive placement, was in foster care under the supervision of the State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 673b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part E-Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance**

