### Question
Can you define what child welfare agency means?


### Answer
**Child welfare agency** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 10664*:

> the State, territorial, or Tribal agency responsible for child or family services and welfare

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10664*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXXIV-CONFRONTING USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE**

