Support Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth-Basic Centers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
What is Support Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth-Basic Centers?
Basic Center programs provide emergency shelter services to runaway and homeless youth. These programs seek to reunite young people with their families, whenever possible, or to locate appropriate alternative placements. Basic Center programs are located throughout the country. Services include access to emergency shelters, food, clothing, counseling, and referrals for health care.
Administration
Support Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth-Basic Centers is administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be all of the following:
- Less than 22 years of age; and
- Either homeless/live in a shelter; or
- Have run away or are thinking about running away from home.
Application Details
What is the application process for Support Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth-Basic Centers?
To locate the runaway and homeless youth basic center nearest you, call (toll-free) at:
1-800-621-4000