After analyzing the entire Runaway and Homeless Youth Act as a whole, a lot can be said for and against the economic and political aspects. Regarding each topic or topic, the pros and cons, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, will be weighed enormously. The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act complies with the guidelines and requirements. All parts of the law provide everyone involved with a clear and present purpose. I also believe that these shelters or centers provide troubled youth with a support system that they may lack. Most young people probably don't realize how prevalent homelessness is, and in certain situations it was the only option. Homeless youth will not feel like they are alone in life-threatening circumstances. At the micro level of social work, I believe the strengths of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act far outweigh the weaknesses. While the services may not always be beneficial to the client, the main goal is to provide successful services to the youth. Depending on the situation, it is stated in the RHYA that many young people urgently need temporary accommodation and services. First, and most importantly, safe and appropriate shelter is provided to homeless youth. Individual, family and group counseling services are available under this Act. () As well as providing youth with many opportunities, such as drug prevention, street and in-home services, GED and high school education, acquiring job skills and obtaining employment. Within the basic services offered, most age groups are covered. These young people who come from the streets are offered immediate shelter, a transitional living program and a maternity family home. The Maternity Group home provides supervised transition... center of paper......ess to young people nationwide. Works CitedGiffords, E., Alonso, C., & Bell, R. (2007). A transitional living program for homeless adolescents: A case study. Child and Youth Care Forum, 36(4), 141-151. doi:10.1007/s10566-007-9036-0.Greene, J., & Ringwalt, C. (1997). Shelters for runaway and homeless youth: capacity and employment. Child Welfare, 76(4), 549-561. Retrieved from CINAHL Plus with full-text database. Moses, A. (1978). THE RUNAWAY YOUTH ACT: PARADOXES OF REFORM. Social Services Review, 52(2), 227-243. Retrieved from America: History and Life Database. Scott, R. (1980). Coordination services for runaway youth: The case of New York City. Journal of Family Issues, 1(2), 308-310. Retrieved from the Education Research Complete database.Expectmore.govEndhomelessness.org---National Alliance to End HomelessnessNn4youth.org----National Network for Youth