### Question
How does the law define supportive service?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9855*, **supportive service** is defined as:

> service that will enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of low-income children, including providing necessary support to the parents of such children and other family members

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9855*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II&ndash;A-HEAD START TRANSITION PROJECT**

