Definitions relative to homeless youth.
N.J. Stat. § 9:12A-4
in effect3. As used in P.L.1999, c.224 (C.9:12A-2 et seq.): "Department" means the Department of Children and Families. "Division" means the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families. "Homeless youth" means a person 21 years of age or younger who is without shelter where appropriate care and supervision are available. L.1999, c.224, s.3; amended 2006, c.47, s.74; 2012, c.16, s.40.
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