### Question
What does exceptional circumstances mean?


### Answer
**Exceptional circumstances** has the following meaning in *34 U.S.C. § 11222*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 11222*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 111-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER III-RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH > Part B-Transitional Living Grant Program**

