### Question
How does the law define child welfare services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 625*, **child welfare services** is defined as:

> public social services which are directed toward the accomplishment of the following purposes: (A) protecting and promoting the welfare of all children, including handicapped, homeless, dependent, or neglected children

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 625*
  - 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 B-Child and Family Services > subpart 1-child welfare services**

