Home Free Program offered by National Runaway Safeline
Eligibility
Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and be returning to a parent, guardian, approved caregiver, or shelter or transitional living program. A conference call between the youth and the person they are returning to is required, as well as basic documentation. 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.
Hours
24 hours daily.
(800) 786-2929
Voice·
(800) RUNAWAY
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call or go online for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
US
Other Information
Languages
- Interpreter services
In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or an alternate living arrangement, through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call to start the process.
Data provided by
Washington 211
Providing organization
National Runaway Safeline
Provides confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, text, chat, email, and bulletin board. Offers referrals, conference calling with a parent upon the youth's request, conflict mediation, and an information hotline. Emergency Greyhound transportation for qualified youth ages 12-21 back to family or safe and stable housing.