Runaway & Homeless Youth
The South Dakota Runaway Network (SDRN) is coordinated by Volunteers of America, Dakotas with sites located in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Volunteers of America also implements National Safe Place activities.
24/7 Crisis Phone Number
(605) 380-8023 or (800) 365-8336
The network serves the following purposes:
- To alleviate the immediate needs of runaway youth
- To reunite children with their families whenever possible and to encourage the resolution of family problems through counseling
- To strengthen family relationships and encourage stable living conditions for youth to help them choose a future course of action
These goals are in keeping with the philosophies of the National Runaway and Homeless Youth Act that provides grants to support this program. Runaways can receive shelter, case management, counseling, and transportation assistance to return home or to another safe place as agreed upon by youth, parents or guardians, and Volunteers of America, Dakotas staff.
Contact
Cindy Goehring
112 N. Main St., Suite 2
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: (605) 262-1007
Fax: (605) 262-1008
E-mail: c.goehring@voa-dakotas.org
National Runaway Switchboard
The mission of the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) is to help keep America's runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. The organization serves as the federally designated national communication system for runaway and homeless youth.
Visit the National Runaway Switchboard Web site