Family Reunification Services - Chicago, Home Free Program, National Runaway Safeline

3141 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

Eligibility

Must be between the ages of 12-21. NRS must verify a runaway report has been filed in your hometown if you are under 18.

Hours

Everyday 24 hours, 7 days a week

(800) 786-2929

Voice

(800) 621-0394

Voice

(773) 929-5150

Fax

https://www.1800runaway.org

[email protected]

Application process

Call the hotline.

Service area

Description

This family reunification services offers free one-way tickets home for qualified runaway youth ages 12-21. All Home Free tickets must be initiated by the youth calling the NRS crisis line.

What's Here

Family Preservation Programs

Providing organization

National Runaway Safeline

The National Runaway Safeline provides confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, text, and bulletin board. Referrals to local resources, conference calling with a parent upon youth's request, conflict mediation, and information hotline. Free Greyhound bus tickets home to family or safe housing for qualified youth ages 12-21. Call or text 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or visit www.1800runaway.org.