### Question
How does Child and Family Services define United States?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 623*, **United States** is defined as:

> the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 623*
  - 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 1-child welfare services**

