### Question
How is the term adult defined?


### Answer
The term **adult** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 619* as the following:

> an individual who is not a minor child

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 619*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

