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Learn how FYSB's Runaway and Homeless Youth Program supports the Federal goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020.

A final report on the long-term impact of youth in transitional living programs is due in FY16.

Out and Up Front and FosterClub are models for how youth can speak publicly about their experiences in a therapeutic, “trauma-informed” way that ensures young people’s emotional safety.

On January 15, the National Runaway Switchboard became the National Runaway Safeline, a federally designated national communication system funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau that connects runaway and homeless youth to services and support.

Here’s a snapshot of what the President has proposed and what the new dollars would accomplish.

Research shows that a dependable fatherly presence can promote children’s social and emotional well-being, academic achievement, and many other positive outcomes.

From increased grant funding and identification of human trafficking cases to strengthened partnerships and health care response, much was accomplished this past year.

Promise House, an ACF-supported shelter for homeless and runaway youth in Dallas, Texas, gives at-risk teens individualized support, encouragement and hope to live a better life. Under the leadership of Dr. Harriet Boorhem, the president of Promise House, staff work to provide a safe place for these kids to call home.

RHY Act authorized a system of emergency shelters for runaway and homeless youth that provided food, shelter and support.

This week the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness released a multi-pronged approach to ending family homelessness.