Return to Point of Origin | Home Free Program - National Runaway Safeline
Resource Name:Return to Point of Origin | Home Free Program - National Runaway Safeline
address
3141B North Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657
Eligibility
Youth ages 12-21; youth under age 18 must be filed as a missing person with hometown local authorities and must be returning to a parent or legal guardian. Ages 19 or 21 and not returning to parent's home, NRS can make arrangements for a ticket to an independent living facility in, or near, individual's hometown or an alternate living arrangement.
Required documents
None
Hours
24 hours daily
800-786-2929
Voice
·Main Number
Languages
Language Line
Application process
Call 800-RUNAWAY
Fees
None
Service area
Nationwide
Provides free transportation to home for runaways. Services provided in conjunction with Greyhound Bus Lines. Runaway youth under the age of 18 must be willing to return home to legal guardian, legal guardian wishes for the youth to return and must have filed a missing person's report with hometown local authorities. Youth ages 12-21; youth under age 18 must be filed as a missing person with hometown local authorities and must be returning to a parent, legal guardian or relative. Ages 18 or 21 and not returning to parents home, NRS can make arrangements for a ticket to an independent living facility in, or near, individual's hometown. Detailed information on website.
Last Assured
05/15/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
National Runaway Safeline
Provides 24/7 hotline for youth who are contemplating running away or have already run away. Website has online bulletin boards, youth, parent and educator information on legal topics, peer pressure, relationships, family issues and more. Services offered include: crisis Intervention, message relay, conference calling, Home Free (in partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc.), prevention/education/outreach, information and referral.