What does SHORT TITLE. of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025.

What does BASIC CENTER GRANT PROGRAM. of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Part A of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to modify grant programs for centers providing services to runaway and homeless youth. The Secretary is directed to award 5-year grants to establish, operate, and maintain local centers offering safe shelter, trauma-informed services, and family services if appropriate. Grant recipients must provide services to runaway youth, street youth, homeless youth, or youth at risk of separation from their family. Services must include safe shelter (up to 30 days), counseling, and suicide prevention services, and may include street-based, home-based, prevention, and substance use disorder services. Centers must have a minimum capacity of 4 youth and a maximum of 20, unless an exception is demonstrated based on state or local regulations. Applicants are required to develop plans for outreach, including utilizing online resources, and to maintain statistical records profiling the youth served. The legislation mandates that information about individual youth is protected and not disclosed without consent. Applicants providing substance use disorder education and prevention services must include specific plans. Priority for grants will be given to applicants with experience serving runaway and homeless youth.

What does TRANSITIONAL LIVING GRANT PROGRAM. of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Part B of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (34 U.S.C. 11221 et seq.). The Secretary is required to award grants not later than 90 days before the grant start date and establish an appeal process. Grant funds are to be used to provide shelter and services to homeless and runaway youth, considering their age, gender, and developmental needs. Shelter projects must have a minimum capacity of 4 youth, but not more than 20, unless state or local law allows otherwise. Projects must develop a written transitional living plan for each youth and coordinate referrals to various services, including social services, education, and mental health care. Applicants are required to submit an annual report detailing project activities, achievements, and demographic information of participating youth. Grantees must prioritize service to homeless youth under 22 years of age, but may also serve youth ages 22 to 26. The Secretary will prioritize entities with experience providing shelter and services to homeless youth.

What does NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM. of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 331 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. The amendment inserts the terms 'online, and social media' after the word 'telephone' within Section 331.

What does COORDINATING, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) to modify various provisions related to coordinating activities, training, research, and data collection. Section 341 is amended to include 'safety, well-being' regarding health and to specify the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Justice as relevant federal entities. Section 342 is updated to require a '5-year' training plan and to implement training in a 'trauma-informed manner'. Section 343(b) is revised to include 'abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking' in several subparagraphs and adds new subparagraphs (D) and (E) addressing best practices for identifying and providing services, and informing youth of their status as independent students. Section 344(a)(2)(A) increases the funding amount from $100,000 to $200,000. Section 345 is amended to require reports to be submitted within '2 years after the date of enactment of the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025, and at 3-year intervals thereafter'. The reports required by Section 345 now include demographic information, including youth who are victims of trafficking, and data on various factors such as involvement in the child welfare or foster care system.

What does SEXUAL ABUSE AND TRAFFICKING PREVENTION PROGRAM; STREET of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Part E of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. It establishes authority for the Secretary to make 5-year grants to entities providing street-based services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who have experienced or are at risk of sexual abuse or trafficking. Grants must be awarded no later than 90 days before the grant start date, and an appeal process must be established. Priority for grant selection will be given to entities with experience serving this population. Applicants must certify expertise in serving runaway, homeless, and street youth and demonstrate systems to provide age, gender, and culturally appropriate services.

What does GENERAL PROVISIONS. of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

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What does PREVENTION SERVICES. of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to establish Part F, concerning prevention services. The Secretary is authorized to provide 5-year grants to eligible entities for optional prevention services. Funds provided under this part are in addition to other funds grantees receive. Priority for grant selection will be given to entities with experience serving runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth, and those requesting grants of no more than $75,000 per year. To be eligible, potential grantees must be successful basic center or transitional living programs and submit a plan to provide prevention services. Grantees must certify they have systems in place to provide age, gender, and culturally appropriate services.

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Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes.'

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 302 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to update its findings regarding youth experiencing homelessness. The findings highlight that homeless youth face significant risks including trauma, substance use disorders, and health challenges due to lack of resources. Research indicates that many homeless youth experience multiple forms of homelessness and are disproportionately members of marginalized communities. Services for these youth should utilize a positive youth development approach, emphasizing safety, belonging, self-worth, independence, and interpersonal relationships. The Federal Government has a responsibility to develop a national reporting system for youth homelessness and assist in creating a comprehensive system of care. Successful transition to adulthood for these youth requires safe housing, supportive relationships, and opportunities for education and employment. Improved coordination between federal programs serving runaway and homeless youth is deemed necessary. Runaway and homeless youth are particularly vulnerable to substance use, sexual exploitation, and trafficking. Programs serving these youth are considered expert adolescent service providers and integral partners with child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Last updated: 6/10/2025 · Introduced: 6/10/2025

Author: Susan Collins (R-ME)

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