The National Runaway Safeline was created to...
Raise awareness of the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues that young people face.
Educate the public about solutions and the role they can play in runaway prevention and ending youth homelessness.
Increase the visibility of the services and resources provided by the National Runaway Safeline & CDS.
Reach families and youth-at risk in the 14 counties CDS serves. In times of need CDS is here to help.
2001
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National leaders met at the White House Conference on Exploited and Runaway Children to raise awareness of the steps that parents, law enforcement and communities could take to make America's children safer.
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The conference culminated in the launch of the National Runaway Prevention week, which has since expanded into a month-long prevention and awareness campaign.
2019
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Bipartisan Senate Resolution 442 designated November as National Runaway Prevention Month.
2001-2019
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National leaders continue to advance efforts to assist youth and families in crisis and end youth homelessness.
2022
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NRPM is spearheaded each year by the National Runaway Safeline, with the support of the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and other national and local partners like CDS.
EDUCATION WEEK
Nov. 1-4
The National Runaway Safeline will lead an online educational series about a variety of Runaway and Homeless Youth issues.
WEAR GREEN DAY &
SHINE THE LIGHT EVENT
Nov. 10
Dress in green to show your support for CDS and NRPM. For added impact, post a picture on social media with a message about your commitment to Runaway and Homeless Youth and include the hashtag #CDSFamily, #CDSFamilyandbehavioralhealth, #NRPM2023
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The "Shine the light Event" hosted by CDS will be from 4:00 PM- 7:00PM
Location: More Yard, 2000 Reid St, Palatka FL.
NATIONAL RESOURCE DAY
Nov. 2
Throughout the day, partners will use social media to spotlight resources in their own communities, showing those in need how they can access help. Use the hashtag #NRPM2022!
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CDS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING & CELEBRATION
Nov. 17
Join us for lunch at Sweetwater Branch Inn at 12:00 PM as CDS " Shines a light" on this issue and show solidarity with youth in crisis. Don't forget to wear green!
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This year our Key Note speaker is Christian Minor, M.S. Executive Director of the Juvenile Justice Association hosted by CDS from 12:00 PM- 1:00PM
Location: Sweetwater Branch Inn, Gainesville, FL.
