Invisible Youth is an expansive online network that provides resources and support for an estimated 1.5 million homeless at risk youth, walking the streets of our cities.
 
We do this, every day, in cities across America. We carry out our mission through our partner organizations and volunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and at risk youth improve their lives.
 
Our focus goes beyond street outreach and extends to deterrence, research, resources, seminars, training and workshops that we provide to the communities and via the Internet. Although our slogan is "Advocating for America's Youth," our endeavors are towards all homeless and at risk children no matter their geographical location.

Youth become homeless for a variety of reasons

For example, they run away from homes where they may have been subjected to abuse or sexual exploitation; exposed to domestic violence; or have substance abusing parents.

Some are rejected because of sexual orientation, pregnancy, problems at school, or issues with drugs and alcohol. Youth leaving detention placements or those aging out of foster care may also find themselves homeless. While living on the streets, these youth are vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, violence, and prostitution.

In keeping with the federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) of 1978, our programs are designed to protect runaway and homeless youth and, whenever possible, reunite them with their families. In cases where reunification is not possible, these programs are designed to help youth progress from crisis and transitional care to independent living.

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