### Question
How does COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS define sliding fee scale?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9858n*, **sliding fee scale** is defined as:

> a system of cost sharing by a family based on income and size of the family

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9858n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II&ndash;B-CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT**

