Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Spotlight

Definition of an unaccompanied youth: 

A youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian: 

This means that the youth is not living with a parent or guardian for any reason, and includes youth who are residing with a caregiver who does not have legal guardianship and youth who are living on their own 

Definition of homeless children or youth: 

An individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residences