Runaway and Homeless Youth

This resource (PDF, 4 pages) provides recommendations for how law enforcement can best support children on the autism spectrum who have gone missing. The resource shares a definition of autism, describes characteristics and behaviors of children on the autism spectrum, and outlines components of a whole community approach to finding ...

This infographic (PDF, 6 pages) provides an overview of LGBTQIA2S+ youth experiencing homelessness, effects of housing instability on youth identifying as LGBTQIA2S+, family support, mental health challenges, and adversities specific to LGBTQIA2S+. The infographic also provides resources and support services specific to LGBTQIA2S+ youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more.  ...

This infographic (PDF, 1 page) provides an overview of mental health awareness among youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more. 

The National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families (NCHYF) launched its redesigned website. The NCHYF supports ending youth homelessness by providing resources for direct service providers, partnering organizations, the research community, and the general public related to developing and implementing prevention, intervention, and aftercare services for runaway and homeless youth ...

This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) provides data related to disparities among youth experiencing homelessness and those contemplating running away. The data are framed by the RHY Program’s four core outcome areas: safe and stable housing, education and employment, social and emotional well-being, and permanent connections. The infographic can be used ...

This web page provides access to over 120 screening and assessment tools relevant to serving youth and young adults. These tools have been compiled to assist youth-serving programs in reviewing and assessing the needs of youth, young adults, and children. Learn more. 

This document (PDF, 16 pages) features the work of an Arizona Child Abduction Response Team that exemplifies the value of a well-structured, well-sustained Child Abduction Response Team. The front lines story details the power of an 'SOS' social media post in alerting law enforcement to two abducted Texas teens. It ...

This strategic plan is a multi-year, interagency blueprint for a future where no one experiences homelessness, and all youth and adults have a safe, stable, accessible, and affordable home. It is a roadmap for federal action to provide state and local communities with sufficient resources and guidance to build the ...

This brief (PDF, 8 pages) summarizes the key provisions related to the transportation of children and youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act. It suggests transportation implementation strategies at the state and local levels and recommends resources for funding transportation costs. Learn more (PDF, 8 pages).  ...