Gender, age, economic background, race and many other demographics vary widely in the homeless and
runaway youth population, and vary by program and location.
Crittenton
Youth Services (CYS): Custodial Residential Level II Special
Populations This program serves adolescent females who: have moderate to severe emotional and / or behavioral problems; need on - campus education; display impulsive behaviors, alcohol and / or drug abuse, aggression, moderate mental health needs and diagnosis; are chronic
runaways; have difficulty maintaining self - control; display poor social skills; and have difficulty accepting adult authority.