### Question
How does the law define young individual?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12302*, **young individual** is defined as:

> any child or youth from birth to 21 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 127-COORDINATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES**

