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Greyhound offers free rides home for runaways ages 12 to 21

  • partners4wichita
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 1 min read

Greyhound bus, partnered with the National Runaway Safeline, is offering free rides home to runaways between the ages of 12 and 21.

It is a part of their Home Free program that provides around 400 kids and teenagers every year with a safe ride home, according to Greyhound. | Find a Greyhound stop near you. The program requires that the child calls the NRS helpline -- 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929 -- and be willing to be reunited with their family. The child must also be listed on a runaway report to be eligible for a Greyhound ticket home.


Greyhound noted on their website that the Home Free program can only be used on two occasions by the same person.

A parent or legal guardian can also receive a free ticket if the runaway is under 15 years of age.

National Runaway Safeline provided many statistics on reasons for runaway such as abuse; but their focus is creating a safe space for children to find support. They have also included information for youths who are struggling because of COVID-19.

 
 
 

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