### Question
How does WELFARE SERVICES define eligible families?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 609*, **eligible families** is defined as:

> families eligible for assistance under the State program funded under this part, and families that would be eligible for such assistance but for the application of section 608(a)(7) of this title or section 1612 of title 8

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 609*
  - 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**

