Bus Fare | National Runaway Safeline
Home Free Program provides free bus tickets home to family or to a shelter for qualified youth.
Categories
Physical Address
3141B North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website
Application process
(1) Call or text hotline, or visit website (2) Provide proof of age (3) Participate in conference call with parent or other approved adult the youth is returning to (4) Provide photo ID of receiving adult
Fee
None
Required documents
Proof of age of youth (ID with birth date or birth certificate); Photo ID of adult they are returning to; Additional documents may be required depending on situation
Eligibility
Qualified homeless youth, ages 12 to 21 years old; Returning to location within the United States; Must complete entire intake process including conference call; Provide required documents
Languages
English; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.
Agency info
National Runaway Safeline
Provides confidential crisis intervention 24/7 for homeless youth and their families nationwide through its crisis hotline and online services. Also provides conference calling with parents at youth's request, conflict mediation and referrals. Offers free bus tickets home or to shelter for qualified youth.