Runaway and Homeless Youth

Thousands of young people run away from their homes, are asked to leave their homes, or become homeless in the United States each year. NCFY links the public to information about the government programs that serve runaway and homeless youth and collects and abstracts publications that examine the plight of these young people.

To learn about the runaway and homeless youth programs of the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), please see the following fact sheets:

Grant Programs
	Basic Center Program
	Street Outreach Program
	Transitional Living Program for Older Homeless Youth
	Maternity Group Homes
Support Network
	National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
	National Runaway Switchboard
	Regional Training and Technical Assistance Provider System
	Runaway and Homeless Youth Management Information System
	Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Monitoring System

The FYSB Web site includes more information about the Bureau and its programs.

For additional information about runaway and homeless youth, search our database or visit our resources section.