Home Free Program - National Runaway Safeline

Address

3141B North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60657

(800) 786-2929

www.1800runaway.org/youth-teens/home-free

Description:

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.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 27, 2023

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Mailing

3080 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657

Physical (Primary)

3141B North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60657

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(800) 786-2929

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

Description

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.

Hours

24 hours daily

Required Documents

None

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.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call 800-RUNAWAY

Languages

Language Line

Service Area

Nationwide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
800-786-2929
Type:
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Name:
Main Number
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