Home Free – National Runaway Safeline

The Home Free program reunites youth with their family or legal guardian or helps them get to an alternative living arrangement (ALA), such as a community-based transitional living program, through a free bus ticket.

This program provides:

– Transportation for runaway youth
– Help find housing

Youth must initiate the process by calling NRS’ hotline and speaking with NRS Crisis Services team about their situation. Youth will also be screened for signs of human trafficking.

At the request of a youth, NRS can help identify and access a local safe place, such as a police station, runaway and homeless youth service provider, shelter, other local youth service provider, or a hospital emergency room. Once they are in a safe place, the Home Free application process can begin.