Policy Analysis of The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act

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After analyzing the entire Runaway and Homeless Youth Act as a whole, much can be said for and against the economic and political aspects. As to any given argument or subject pros and cons as well as strengths and weaknesses will be weighed out enormously. The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act does abide by guidelines and requirements. All parts of the Act provide all involved with a clear and present purpose. I also believe that these shelters or centers provide the troubled youth with a support system that they could be lacking. Most youth probably don’t realize how widespread homelessness is and it happened to be there only option in certain situations. The homeless youth will not have that feeling of being alone under life threatening circumstances.

On a Micro level of social work I feel that the strengths of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act outweigh the weaknesses greatly. Although the services might not always benefit the client the main goal is to provide successful services to the youth. Depending on the situation it is stated in the RHYA that many youth are in need of urgent temporary shelter and services. First and for most safe and appropriate shelter is provided for the homeless youth. Individual, family and group counseling services are available under this act. () As well as providing the youth with many opportunities, such as drug prevention, street and home based services, GED and high school training, acquiring job skills and obtaining employment. Along the line of basic services offered, most age ranges are covered. Immediate shelter, a Transitional Living Program and a Maternity group home are offered to these youth coming off the streets. The Maternity Group home provides supervised transitiona...

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Greene, J., & Ringwalt, C. (1997). Shelters for runaway and homeless youths: capacity and occupancy. Child Welfare, 76(4), 549-561. Retrieved from CINAHL Plus with Full Text database.

Moses, A. (1978). THE RUNAWAY YOUTH ACT: PARADOXES OF REFORM. Social Service Review, 52(2), 227-243. Retrieved from America: History & Life database.

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Expectmore.gov

Endhomelessness.org---National Alliance to End Homelessness

Nn4youth.org----National Network for Youth

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