### Question
What is the definition of children of prisoners?


### Answer
The definition of **children of prisoners** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 629i*:

> children one or both of whose parents are incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local correctional facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 629i*
  - 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**

