### Question
How does the law define child?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 675*, **child** is defined as:

> an individual who has not attained 18 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 675*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part E-Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance**

