### Question
What does exceptional circumstances mean?


### Answer
**Exceptional circumstances** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 5714*:

> circumstances in which a youth would benefit to an unusual extent from additional time in the program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5714*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER III-RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH > Part B-Transitional Living Grant Program**

