| Agency: |
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National Runaway Switchboard |
| Program name: |
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Home Free (transportation home for runaway youth) |
| Description : |
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Youth ages 12 to 20 who have runaway and are looking for a way to return home to their parents may qualify for free bus tickets on Greyhound through National Runaway Switchboard's Home Free program. |
| Hours of Operation: |
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Eligibility Requirements: |
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Youth must be between the ages of 12 and 20. NRS must verify a missing person's report has been filed in the youth's hometown if they are under 18.
Youth up to age 18 must be returning to a parent or legal guardian. If youth are 19 or 20 and not returning to their parent’s home, NRS can make arrangements for a ticket to an independent living facility in, or near, their hometown. |
| Intake Procedure: |
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Youth should first call 1-800-RUNAWAY. Then an operator will place a conference call with the youth and their legal guardian to determine a plan of action. |
| Insurance Information: |
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none |
| Languages Spoken: |
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English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Sign Language, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Thai, Hebrew, Russian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Farsi, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Urdu, Portuguese |
| Fees: |
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None |
| Primary Contact: |
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Switchboard Operator, 800-RUNAWAY
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| Address: |
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3080 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(See a map) |
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