Youth Homelessness and Foster Care Resources
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1-800-999-9999
The Nine Line
24 hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-youth-programs/nineline
1-800-231-6946
National Runaway Switchboard
24 hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.1800runaway.org/
Campaign working to end homelessness for LGBT youth.
https://truecolorsfund.org/
Resources for people concerned for, or caring for, LGBT youth.
http://safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-homeless.html
Most of the shelters listed are LGBT youth friendly or accessible.
http://tglynnsplace.com/homeless.htm
Resources for LGBTQ homeless youth or youth in foster care.
http://safeschoolscoalition.org/youth/homeless-or-in-fostercare.html
“Supporting Your LGBTQ Youth: A Guide for Foster Parents.” Child Welfare Information Gateway – https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/LGBTQyouth.pdf