Teen Trafficking and Homelessness Prevention

We understand that hurt, family tensions, or other disruptions can sometimes lead to teen runaway behavior from their homes, leading to victimization, deterioration of health and mental health, and other damaging consequences. We help teens leave the streets and exit the relationships of exploitation by providing temporary shelter, care, and the support they need to rebuild their lives.

Our short-term care shelters provide community homes focused on safety, medical, and mental health treatment for victims of human trafficking, teens who are pregnant or parenting, and those who are runway or homeless. Stays in these shelters are completely voluntary. A typical stay is about 30 days. In 2023, 90% of the teens served returned to their families or to a guardian.