### Question
How is the "youth at risk of family separation" defined?


### Answer
The term **youth at risk of family separation** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5711* as follows -

> an individual—


(i) who is less than 18 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5711*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER III-RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH > Part A-Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Program**

