### Question
How does Comprehensive Acts define youth at risk of separation from the family?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 11279*, **youth at risk of separation from the family** is defined as:

> an individual—


(A) who is less than 18 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 11279*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 111-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER III-RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH > Part F-General Provisions**

