### Question
How does PERSONNEL define qualifying adoption expenses?


### Answer
Under *14 U.S.C. § 2903*, **qualifying adoption expenses** is defined as:

> reasonable and necessary expenses that are directly related to the legal adoption of a child under 18 years of age, but only if such adoption is arranged by a qualified adoption agency

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 2903*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 29-COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE, AND HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-COAST GUARD FAMILIES**

