### Question
Can you define what minor child means?


### Answer
**Minor child** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 619*:

> an individual who—


(A) has not attained 18 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 619*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

