November is National Runaway Prevention Month.

The Runaway and Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC) is partnering with the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) to elevate and build awareness of National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) this November.   
 
SHINE A LIGHT!

NRPM is a public awareness campaign designed to “shine a light” on the experiences of youth in runaway and homeless situations that too often remain invisible. Through this public awareness campaign, we aim to spotlight the resources available to support youth in crisis throughout the nation. Throughout November, individuals, organizations, and communities across the nation are encouraged to work together to prevent youth homelessness.  

NRPM is spearheaded by the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), with the support of the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). NRS operates the federally funded National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program, to ensure that youth in crisis and those experiencing homelessness can reach out for assistance when needed.   

RHYTTAC is proud to partner and coordinate with NRS during NRPM and throughout the year to connect RHY Grantees and other youth-serving organizations to vital resources. RHYTTAC provides training and technical assistance on effective practices for organizations working to prevent and end youth homelessness, which includes sharing resources and trends gathered by NRS on youth experiencing homelessness and runaway situations.

THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT WAYS GET INVOLVED!

• Participate in NRMP events happening all month long
• Become an NRPM Partner
• Sign up to be an NRPM Youth Ambassador
• Commit to supporting youth and young adults experiencing runaway and homeless situations
• Share posts about NRPM on your social media networks and use the hashtag #NRPM2023
• Customize these social media graphics to share your support
• Learn More About NRPM

National Runaway Prevention Month Lunch and Learn Series

Thursday, November 9 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM ET

NRS will host its first Lunch and Learn webinar of 2023,  "Leveraging National Runaway Prevention Month to Drive Community Change". Panelists will delve deep into the power of leveraging NRPM to drive positive and impactful community change.Panelists include: Kimberly Waller, Associate Commissioner, Family & Youth Services Bureau, Tracy Arp, Associate Shelter Manager & RHY Coordinator, Advocates for Children, and Phil Kabler, Chief Executive Officer for CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

Thursday, November 16 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM ET
NRS will host its second Lunch and Learn panel,  "The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health and Well-Being, and the Role of Runaway and Homeless Youth Providers". This webinar will delve into the profound influence of technology on youth today.Panelists include: Angela Lee, Executive Director, love is respect, James Arnold, Regional Branch Manager BMO, and Jillian Yearns, NRS Youth Advisory Board Member.
 

Registration for these events can be found here: https://1800RUNAWAY.org/2023nrpmll

Jacinda Goodwin

Program Specialist 

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)