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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Claude Pepper Young Americans Act of 1990 · Sec. 902

Sec. 902. FINDINGS

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## SEC. 902 FINDINGS Congress finds that— ####
(1)children and youth are inherently the most valuable resource of the United States; ####
(2)the welfare, protection, healthy development, and positive role of children and youth in society are essential to the United States; ####
(3)children and youth deserve love, respect, and guidance, as well as good health, shelter, food, education, productive employment opportunities, and preparation for responsible participation in community life; ####
(4)children and youth have increasing opportunities to participate in the decisions that affect their lives; ####
(5)the family is the primary caregiver and source of social learning and must be supported and strengthened; ####
(6)when a family is unable to ensure the satisfaction of basic needs of children and youth it is the responsibility of society to assist such family; and ####
(7)it is the joint and several responsibility of the Federal Government, each State, and the political subdivisions of each State to assist children and youth to secure, to the maximum extent practicable, equal opportunity to full and free access to— #####
(A)the best possible physical and mental health; #####
(B)adequate and safe physical shelter; #####
(C)a high level of educational opportunity; #####
(D)effective training, apprenticeships, opportunities for community service, and productive employment and participation in decisions affecting their lives; #####
(E)a wide range of civic, cultural, and recreational activities that recognize young Americans as resources and promote self-esteem and a stake in the communities of such Americans; and #####
(F)comprehensive community services that are efficient, coordinated, readily available, and involve families of young individuals. **[**[42 U.S.C. 12301](/us/usc/t42/s12301)**]**
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