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Back to Directory 14530 Sylvan Street , Van Nuys , CA 91411 1 (800) 551-1300 (Spanish & English spoken) http://www.childrenofthenight.org Help for kids on the street. This agency provides outreach, hotline, counseling, and shelter for children who are on the streets. It is designed to rescue children from street prostitution.
Covenant House1 (800) 999-9999 [24-hours] Phone is answered, "Covenant House Nine Line" or "9 Line" Crisis help line for homeless, abused or runaway youth (Spanish/English). TTY (800) 999-9915; Referrals can be provided.
National Runaway Switchboard1 (800) 786-2929 [1 (800) RUN-AWAY] Several services are available through this agency. There is a home free program in which a youth who has run away is provided with a free one-way bus ticket home if he or she qualifies. There is also a message service whereby messages are conveyed from youth who have run away to parents or vice versa. Finally, a 24-hour confidential hotline for children & teenagers is available. Kids are welcome to call to discuss anything, big or little, and referrals will be provided if appropriate. • Æ The Internet connection for this agency, http://www.1800runaway.org , has sections for youth, for parents, for teachers, and for other concerned adults. Curricular information for runaway prevention is included in the teacher section.
Safe house Shelter for Teenage Runaways9685 Hayes Riverside , CA 92503 (951) 351-4418 24-hour telephone access This is a shelter for runaway youth and youth in crisis (ages 12-17). If police are phoned after the shelter is contacted, they may provide transportation to the shelter. Various interventions (such as counseling & education - there is a school on the grounds) with child & family are provided. This agency also has a Transitional Program for 18 to 21 year old, single females or males without children. These young people may live in a shelter/ apartment for up to 18 months receiving assistance in reaching their educational and career goals. The contact number for this program is (951) 369-4921. Cross Reference: Help/Hotlines |
