### Question
How does WELFARE SERVICES define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 618*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the 50 States or the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 618*
  - 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**

