### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define family support services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 629a*, **family support services** is defined as:

> community-based services designed to carry out the purposes described in subparagraph (B)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 629a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part B-Child and Family Services > subpart 2-promoting safe and stable families**

