### Question
How does the law define eligible family?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 280c*, **eligible family** is defined as:

> a family described in subsection (a)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part K-Health Care Services in the Home and Public Health Programs for Dementia > subpart iii-grants for home visiting services for at-risk families**

