We do not use caller ID and all calls are completely confidential. In most states, it is not illegal to run away. However, some runaways get involved in behaviors that are illegal, such as shoplifting, skipping school, loitering, violating curfew, vandalizing, or using or selling drugs. If a police officer picks up a runaway, they will usually take them home, or to a police station until their parents pick them up. Our services are available to anyone who needs them.
Many calls come from runaway and homeless kids and their families and friends.
Often we receive calls from teens who are still at home but need someone to talk to about their problems and options. We also receive calls from schools, community service groups and other interested people. We're here for anyone who needs someone to talk to about what's going on in their lives. Kids who leave home are usually running from something and not to something. Most of our callers say their main reasons for leaving are problems within their families and schools.