Getting Home Free Program | National Runaway Safeline
3141b North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and 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, etc.). 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.
Documentation of youth's age and date of birth via an ID, birth certificate, or other official document is required, as well as the ID of the person they are returning to. Other documents may be required depending on the specific situation.
24/7.
Any language via translation service.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY for information.
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FOR AGES 12-21 ONLY In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) to start the process. Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and 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. Documentation of youth's age and date of birth via an ID, birth certificate, or other official document is required, as well as the ID of the person they are returning to. Other documents may be required depending on the specific situation.
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National Runaway Safeline
Provides a hotline, information and resources to help keep America’s runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.