Welcome to RHYTTAC

The purpose of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC) is to provide training and technical assistance to the Family and Youth Services Bureau's (FYSB) Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program grantees and allied professionals by:

• Developing effective approaches to serving RHY;
• Accessing new resources to enhance grantee's ability to serve RHY and;
• Establishing linkages with other programs with similar interests and concerns.

RHYTTAC is here to ensure effective interventions are in place by grantees to build skills and capacities that contribute to the healthy, positive, and productive functioning of children and youth into adulthood.

RHY grantees have the opportunity to login to their profile using their email address to locate form submission records, invoices, and more.  You may also locate your username or password if needed. Please contact the RHYTTAC training and technical assistance team at [email protected] with your questions, training needs, ideas, and other requests for assistance.

Register Now for the 2019 National RHY Grantees Training

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC) are pleased to host the 2019 National Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Grantees Training in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from November 12^th through November 14^th. Participation in the national training is open to RHY grantees as well as other youth service providers. This event provides an opportunity for like-minded individuals to come together to share knowledge, experiences, and creativity in order to pursue the common goal of providing effective services to our nation’s RHY. Click here to learn more and to register.

Human Trafficking for RHY Serving Agencies: A Resource Guide

The Family & Youth Services Bureau and RHYTTAC release “Human Trafficking for Runaway and Homeless Youth Serving Agencies: A Resource Guide.” This tool serves as a comprehensive introduction about the intersection of RHY programs and human trafficking. Click here to learn more and access this resource. 

RHY-HMIS Spring 2019 Data Upload Period is Here

The RHY-HMIS Grantee Spring 2019 Data Upload period is April 22- May 10, 2019. For RHY-HMIS technical assistance, please submit a question (or ticket) to the RHY-HMIS Online Service Desk at www.RHYHMISServiceDesk.net.

The 2019 FYSB RHY Artistic Expression Contest is Open through May 16th

The Family and Youth Services Bureau's (FYSB) Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) grantees are invited to engage young people in a creative opportunity to tell their stories. The FYSB RHY Mural Contest has been enhanced to allow young people to express their talent(s), passion, and/or experiences through an art form that is meaningful to the artist. The 2019 FYSB RHY Artistic Expression Contest is open to visual arts, literature, and performing arts. Click here to learn more and to enter.

Registration Open for 2019 RHY Grantees Regional Meetings

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC) are pleased to officially announce the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Grantees Regional Meeting dates and locations for 2019.  Click here to learn more and to register.

Lessons from the Field: "How Mentoring Supports Runaway and Homeless Youth Victims and Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking"

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), in collaboration with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), invites you to join the panel discussion “How mentoring supports runaway and homeless youth victims and survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.” This discussion will be held on January 28, 2019. Learn more and access the registration link here.

Support Systems for Rural Homeless Youth: A Collaborative State and Local Demonstration Final Report

The Administration for Children and Families’ Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), in coordination with the Manhattan Strategy Group, has released the final report for the Support Systems for Rural Homeless Youth (SSRHY) Demonstration Projects. Learn more and access the report here.

Human Trafficking Resources for RHY Grantees

FYSB is pleased to share two resources to assist grantees in their local anti-trafficking efforts, including a social media toolkit. Click here to view details and download these materials.

"Here For Good: Sustaining Your RHY Program with Local Support" is Now Available

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC) are pleased to release “Here For Good: Sustaining Your RHY Program with Local Support” – a sustainability resource for Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Programs.

Feedback from the 2018 Runaway and Homeless Youth Grantee Assessment, 2018 National RHY Grantees Training, 2018 Regional Meetings, and other sources continues to emphasize sustainability as a key priority for grantees of FYSB’s RHY Program. While the population of youth needing RHY services has grown and the communities where such services are available have expanded, funding for programs has become increasingly competitive and limited. RHY programs are exceedingly challenged to engage community partners, develop diverse sources of funding and support, and eliminate dependence on federal funds. This resource includes strategies, case studies, and exercises to facilitate team exploration of strengths and opportunities. 

To view this resource, click here.

National Safe Place Network Selected as Operator of RHYTTAC

NSPN is proud to announce its continued service to FYSB RHY grantees for another three years through the operation of RHYTTAC.  NSPN is committed to providing up-to-date promising practices to help support youth organizations across the country as they work to provide safety and permanency, and to improve the social and emotional well-being of runaway, homeless, and street youth. NSPN's dedication to FYSB and RHY grantees will foster capacity building that will result in continued enhancement of services for youth and families.

Thank you for allowing NSPN to serve you. We're honored to be a part of your efforts to keep young people safe. Together we can.