National Runaway Prevention Month

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An estima­ted 4.2 million young people ages 13 to 25, experience a form of homelessness each year. Spearheaded by the National Runaway Safeline® (@1800RUNAWAY), with support from the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) is a campaign to “shine a light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth. Let’s work together to support youth, prevent youth homelessness, and ensure that young people know they’re not alone.

Ways to Get Involved:

  • Download the NRPM Partner Toolkit for ideas on how to spread awareness along with tools, tips, and resources to help.
  • Encourage youth in your programs to get involved with NRPM as a youth ambassador.
  • Explore the National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families’ (NCHYF) research database to learn about the issues and solutions surrounding runaway and homeless youth.
  • Learn more about FYSB’s runaway and homeless youth programs.
  • Discover additional resources on the topic of runaway and homeless youth from FYSB’s Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (APP) Program.
Category: Health Observance
Tag: Healthy Relationships, Healthy Life Skills, Trauma-Informed Care
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