Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
During the 2006 legislative session the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 256K.45, was passed. This legislation defined homeless youth, youth at-risk of homelessness, runaway youth and the continuum of services for this population. The act also called for the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services to provide a report on homeless youth, youth at risk of homelessness, runaways, as well as the coordination of services for these youth. (taken from Runaway and Homeless Youth Legislative Report)