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November is National Runaway Prevention Month
Every November we “Shine A Light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth. Join the National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) to learn how you can increase awareness and promote action to prevent youth homelessness and runway incidents nationwide. -
Human Trafficking Prevention: Strategies for RHY Settings
Check our latest issue brief Human Trafficking Prevention: Strategies for Runaway and Homeless Youth Settings. This issue brief explores practical approaches to address human trafficking prevention among runaway and homeless youth. -
Find FYSB Grantees in Your Area
FYSB's Runaway & Homeless Youth, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, and Family Violence Prevention & Services programs fund state, tribal, and community projects throughout the U.S. and territories. -
How RHY Programs Can Support Native American Youth
Our new podcast describes challenges faced by Native young people and how runaway and homeless youth programs can better support them.
What is the Family & Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)?
The Family and Youth Services Bureau supports the organizations and communities that work every day to reduce the risk of 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: Shining a Light on Runaway and Homeless Youth Issues
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August 18, 2020Handle with Care
July 15, 2020Proactive Prevention Is Key to Reducing Incidents of Suicide
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Quick Fact
the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act paved the way for the first 66 federally funded emergency shelters for youth struggling with family conflict and other issues.
The Family and Youth Services Bureau now funds more than 600 runaway and homeless youth programs across the country.