A homeless youth is defined as a young person who has no place of shelter and is in need of what?

• A. Medical care only
• B. Shelter only
• C. Services, shelter, supervision and care
• D. A job

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that homelessness for a youth isn’t just about not having a place to sleep; it involves requiring a range of supports to stay safe and healthy. A homeless youth is someone who has no shelter and needs access to services, shelter, supervision, and care. That combination covers the immediate needs (a safe place to stay), health and social supports (medical and other services), guidance and protection (supervision), and ongoing support (care). Because all these elements together describe what such a youth requires, this option is the strongest answer. The other choices are too narrow: medical care only ignores shelter and ongoing supports; shelter only misses services and supervision; a job is not the defining need in this context.