### Question
What does eligible entity mean?


### Answer
**Eligible entity** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 280h*:

> a human services agency or nonprofit institution that—


(A) employs licensed mental health professionals who have specialized training and experience in infant and early childhood mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, or is accredited or approved by the appropriate State agency, as applicable, to provide for children from infancy to 12 years of age mental health promotion, intervention, or treatment services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part Q-Programs To Improve the Health of Children**

