### Question
What does State agency mean?


### Answer
**State agency** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 629a*:

> the State agency responsible for administering the program under subpart 1

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 629a*
  - 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 B-Child and Family Services > subpart 2-family preservation and support services**

