### Question
What does family-centered care mean?


### Answer
**Family-centered care** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*:

> the system of services described in this subchapter that is targeted specifically to the special needs of infants, children, women and families

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part E-General Provisions**

