### Question
How is the "crisis nursery" defined?


### Answer
The term **crisis nursery** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5117c* as follows -

> a center providing temporary emergency services and care for children

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5117c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER IV-TEMPORARY CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CRISIS NURSERIES**

