Businesses

• Create a family-friendly environment that discourages unnecessary overtime and encourages family time.
• Develop mentoring or job shadowing programs within your organization.
• Don’t just sponsor a youth sports team; show up and cheer the team on.
• Support local youth-focused organizations with your time and money.
• Provide financial support to local non-profit agencies that help youth, like the National Runaway Switchboard.
• Provide supportive information to your employees. Visit the Parents & Adults section of our website to learn about what some parents in your organization may be going through.
• Visit our Promotional Materials and order outreach materials for staff and parents of youth in your organization.
• Tell us how you promoted/participated in National Runaway Prevention Month in your community.