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HOME FREE PROGRAM | NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE 1-800-RUNAWAY

In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite youth with their families, or get to an alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket. This process is initiated by calling the hotline at 1-800-786-2929. Please review the eligibility and document requirements

Last assured

08/19/2024

Physical Address

3141B N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Hours

24/7

Fax

7739295150

Application process

Youth must call 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) to start the process

Fee

No fee

Eligibility

*Ages 12-21 *Must be returning to a parent, guardian, approved caregiver, or shelter or transitional living program. *Conference call between the youth and person they are returning to is required as well as basic documentation (ID or equivalent). *Youth 15 and under may require an approved adult to accompany them (if so, a free ticket for the accompanying adult is provided). *Home Free can only be used in the United States.

Service area

New Hampshire state

Agency info

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE 1-800-RUNAWAY

National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is a national communication system for runaway and homeless youth. Youth and family members can contact NRS for help in dealing with problems and finding local social service agencies and organizations.