While the exact cutoff can vary slightly depending on the specific program or local licensing, the general requirements are:

At , the primary age requirement for staying in their emergency shelter and participating in their core programs is 16 to 24 years old . This range is designed to support transition-age youth as they move from crisis to independent living.

For pregnant or parenting youth, the age range is generally 16 to 21 . A Story of Transition: Eligibility in Practice

Specifically target older homeless youth between 16 and 22 (or up to 24 in some demonstration projects), providing long-term residential services and life-skills training.

To better understand how these ages work, imagine a young person named Alex. Runaway and Homeless Youth