### Question
How does RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH define youth at risk of separation from the family?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5732a*, **youth at risk of separation from the family** is defined as:

> an individual—


(A) who is less than 18 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5732a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER III-RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH > Part F-General Provisions**

