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The National Runaway Switchboard recieves more then 100,000 calls a annually about missing or runaway teens. The National Runaway Switchboard's job is to keep teens safe, and off the streets. It is a national communication system for homeless and runaway youth and teens. The NRS began in 1971 for crises intervention of missing teens in Chicago. It was a 24 hour service, completely free. In 1974 they were granted money to establish a national hotline. It's available in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam. The funding is provided by Family and Youth Services, Human Services, and U.S. Department of Health. They also recieve funding from corporate donations, privation donations, and individual donors. It also offers education and non judgmental support.
http://www.nrscrisisline.org/ (Learn more about the National Runaway Switchboard)
http://www.about-personal-growth.com/runaway.html (Has a short story about a girl who runs away from home and how it effected her)
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National Runaway Switchboard. Web. 07 Jan. 2011. <http://www.nrscrisisline.org/pub_mat/annual_report.html>.
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