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


### Answer
The term **family** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1436a* as follows -

> a head of household, any spouse, any parents of the head of household, any parents of the spouse, and any children of the head of household or spouse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1436a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING**

