Quick Facts
said they became homeless after leaving foster care.
The Runaway and Homeless Youth Program provides services to eligible youth who have exited the foster care system.
prevent and end youth and family homelessness.
Learn how by reading the Opening Doors strategic plan.
are received by the National Domestic Violence Hotline, on average.
More than 90 percent of callers report that this is their first call for help.
The Family and Youth Services Bureau has funded NRS to be its national communication system since 1974.
through the National Runaway Safeline's Home Free bus ticket program since 1995.
The Family and Youth Services Bureau considers the safety of runaway and homeless youth one of its four core outcomes.
from Transitional Living programs and Maternity Group Homes funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau in 2011.
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Learn more about CDC's Winnable Battle priority around teen pregnancy prevention.
through Maternity Group Homes funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau in 2011.
for at least one night with the help of Street Outreach programs funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau.