### Question
How is the "foster family home" defined?


### Answer
The term **foster family home** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 672* as follows -

> the home of an individual or family—


(i) that is licensed or approved by the State in which it is situated as a foster family home that meets the standards established for the licensing or approval

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 672*
  - 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 E-Federal Payments for Foster Care, Prevention, and Permanency**

