### Question
Can you define what calendar quarter means?


### Answer
**Calendar quarter** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 607*:

> a period of 3 consecutive calendar months ending on March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 607*
  - 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 A-Aid to Families With Dependent Children**

