### Question
How does the law define time-limited family reunification services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 629a*, **time-limited family reunification services** is defined as:

> the services and activities described in subparagraph (B) that are provided to a child that is removed from the child's home and placed in a foster family home or a child care institution and to the parents or primary caregiver of such a child, in order to facilitate the reunification of the child safely and appropriately within a timely fashion, but only during the 15-month period that begins on the date that the child, pursuant to section 675(5)(F) of this title, is considered to have entered foster care

#### 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**

