[§352D-3]  Definitions.  As used in this
chapter:



"Executive director" means the
executive director of the office of youth services.



"Office" means the office of youth
services.



"Youth at risk" or "youth in
need of services" means any youth who has been arrested, or who has had
contact with the police, or who is experiencing social, emotional,
psychological, educational, moral, physical, or other similar problems.



"Youth service system" means any
youth services, facilities, or community-based programs provided through the
family court and public and private agencies receiving state funds.



"Youth services" means public or
privately funded programs which provide developmental, preventive, protective,
recreational, treatment or rehabilitative services for youth at risk
including:  after school programs, foster care services, residential group
homes, independent living programs; child nurturing and family living programs;
camps; playground programs; services to youth with school-related problems
including educational neglect; services to youth who are found to be subject to
neglect, abuse, or exploitation; employment/training programs; diagnostic,
preventive, and remedial medical and mental health services to youth, including
chemically dependent, physically, mentally, and emotionally disabled and
handicapped youth; information and referral services; and legal services to
assure the rights of youth. [L 1989, c 375, pt of §1]