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November Is National Runaway Prevention Month
National Runaway Prevention Month is a time to recommit to ending youth homelessness and preventing youth from ending up on the street. -
We Think Twice: A Campaign Created With Youth For Youth
FYSB and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health have launched a new campaign to encourage teens to think about their goals before engaging in risky behaviors. Parents, grantees, and other entities can all help spread the word. -
Human Trafficking Happens Everywhere
Runaway and homeless youth are vulnerable to recruitment for sex and labor trafficking in person and online. -
Financial Aid Toolkit for Counselors Available
The Dept of Ed has great resources for professionals, youth, and families about student financial aid, including assistance for homeless youth.
What is the Family & Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)?
The Family and Youth Services Bureau supports the organizations and communities that work every day to put an end to youth homelessness, adolescent pregnancy and domestic violence.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224 Live Chat: www.thehotline.org
- National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) Live Chat: www.1800runaway.org
Latest from FYSB
National Runaway Prevention Month: An Annual Call to Action
November 25, 2019Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking: Advocacy at the Intersections
October 31, 2019Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Announces FY2019 Awards
October 10, 2019Calendar of Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2019
October 8, 2019- More News >
Quick Fact
whose teens used the Home Free program in 2011 said the issues leading their children to run away were mostly or completely resolved one month after their return.
For 20 years, the FYSB-supported National Runaway Safeline has partnered with Greyhound Lines to offer crisis counseling and a free bus ticket to runaway youth wishing to reunite with their families.