### Question
What does youth at risk of separation from the family mean?


### Answer
**Youth at risk of separation from the family** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 5732a*:

> 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**

