### Question
How is the "eligible area" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible area** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300ff* as follows -

> a metropolitan area described in section 300ff–11(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part A-Emergency Relief for Areas With Substantial Need for Services**

