As used in this chapter:

“Executive director” means the executive director of the office of youth services.

“Office” means the office of youth services.

“Young adult at risk” or “young adult” means any adult between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four who has been arrested, who has had contact with the police, who is experiencing social, emotional, psychological, educational, or physical problems, and who is no longer eligible for child protective services provided by the State due to the adult’s age. “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.