family support services
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
10 U.S.C. § 1788a — in this section (3 versions over time)
The term "family support services" includes psychological support, spiritual support, and costs of transportation, food, lodging, child care, supplies, fees, and training materials for covered individuals while participating in programs under subsection (a).
42 U.S.C. § 15002 — in this subchapter
The term “family support services” means services, supports, and other assistance, provided to families with members who have developmental disabilities, that are designed to—
(i) strengthen the family's role as primary caregiver;
(ii) prevent inappropriate out-of-the-home placement of the members and maintain family unity; and
(iii) reunite families with members who have been placed out of the home whenever possible.
42 U.S.C. § 629A — as used in this subpart (5 versions over time)
The term “family support services” means community-based services, including services provided by family resource centers, designed to carry out the purposes described in subparagraph (B).