### Question
How is the "child welfare agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **child welfare agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3797cc* as follows -

> the State, territorial, or Tribal agency responsible for child or family services and welfare

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XX-CONFRONTING USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE**

