### Question
What does family support services mean?


### Answer
**Family support services** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 15002*:

> services, supports, and other assistance, provided to families with members who have developmental disabilities, that are designed to—


(i) strengthen the family's role as primary caregiver

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 144-DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > Part A-General Provisions**

