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WHAT IS IT: BENEFITS REPORT

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Details appear below for each of the benefit programs you selected to be included in this Benefits Report. Based on the information you provided, it appears that you may be eligible to participate in or receive benefits from these programs (GovBenefits.gov cannot guarantee your eligibility).

IMPORTANT: This information will be lost once you leave the GovBenefits.gov website.

You may wish to print this report for future reference. Created on Oct. 19, 2004

Program name Am I eligible?
Support Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth-Basic Centers Am I eligible?

Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be less than 22 years of age and either homeless/live in a shelter or have run away or are thinking about running away from home.

Description
Basic Center Programs provide emergency shelter services to runaway and homeless youth. These programs seek to reunite young people with their families, whenever possible, or to locate appropriate alternative placements. Basic Center Programs are located throughout the country. The services include access to emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, and referrals for health care

Managing organization
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/

Program contact information & web resources
For more information about youth programs and services, please contact the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth at:
http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov

For more information about basic centers, please visit the National Runaway Switchboard website at:
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/fysb

For more information on the Family and Youth Services Bureau's Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Programs, please visit our website at:
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/fysb

To locate the runaway and homeless youth basic center nearest you call toll-free at:
800-621-4000

 
 
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