# Runaway and Homeless Youth
> **US Department of Health and Human Services** · Final rule. · Published 2016-12-20 · Effective 2017-01-19 · 81 FR 93030
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-30241
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Health and Human Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 93030
- **CFR reference:** 45 CFR 1351
- **Publication date:** 2016-12-20
- **Effective date:** 2017-01-19
## Abstract

This final rule reflects existing statutory requirements in the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act and changes made via the Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008. More specifically, the rule establishes program performance standards for Runaway and Homeless Youth grantees providing services to eligible youth and their families. Revisions have been made to the rule regarding additional requirements that apply to the Basic Center, Transitional Living, and Street Outreach Programs, including non-discrimination, background checks, outreach, and training. Furthermore, the rule updates existing regulations to reflect statutory changes made to the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and updates procedures for soliciting and awarding grants. This final rule makes changes to the proposed rule published on April 14, 2014, and is in response to public comments recommending ways to improve the rule.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30241/runaway-and-homeless-youth)
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