Katie Couric's Notebook: Runaways
Every year, an estimated 1.3 million kids run away from home. For decades, many have found help through a federally funded hotline, 1-800-RUNAWAY.
Video: A recent report on that hotline by the AP found some alarming trends. But over the years, the number of callers has grown to 100,000 a year.
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This phone number is certainly a much needed service for thousands of vulnerable and distressed runaway children that should not be underfunded. These runaway children need all the federal support and assistance they can get.
BTW, on a lighter note, do you think 1-800-RUNAWAY might be able to help locate distressed runaway brides?
Puzzled Peter