Youth in crisis — Definition — Limited purpose.
RCW 82.08.02917
in effectFor the purposes of RCW 82.08.02915 and 82.12.02915 , "youth in crisis" means any youth under eighteen years of age who is either: Homeless; a runaway from the home of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian; abused; neglected; abandoned by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or suffering from a substance abuse or mental disorder.
For the purposes of RCW 82.08.02915 and 82.12.02915 , "youth in crisis" means any youth under eighteen years of age who is either: Homeless; a runaway from the home of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian; abused; neglected; abandoned by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or suffering from a substance abuse or mental disorder.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.08&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
