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


### Answer
The term **eligible family** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280c* as follows -

> a family described in subsection (a) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part K-Health Care Services in the Home > subpart iii-grants for home visiting services for at-risk families**

