Street Talk, Feb. 6, 2010

MYFOXNY.COM - A look at the issue of runaway teens – a problem that continues to grow on the streets and in shelters! Andy Peters of the Long Island Crisis center and Andrea Kerr of Walkabout For Young Men & Women discuss what’s being done to curb the problem. Also, former runaway Steve Simpson – author of the book “Runaway” talks about his past experiences and how he his helping today’s youth. Also, Jerry Kilbane of the Covenant House discusses programs to help those in residency. And Monsignor Kevin Sullivan of Catholic Charities talks about the issue of Haitian orphans as a result of the devastating earthquake, and what steps are being taken in the United States for adoption. For more information on the above topics, log onto:

http://www.longislandcrisiscenter.org/

http://www.familyandchildrens.org/

http://www.covenanthouseny.org/

http://www.catholiccharitiesny.org/