Where do the youth that live on the streets of Denver come from?
The street kids of Denver come from all across the United States and even the world. Just a few examples of the variety of “hometowns” that the youth claim are: Borger, Texas; New York City; Europe; San Diego, CA; Elizabeth, CO; Seattle, WA; Ft. Worth, TX; Africa; Lakewood, CO; and many many more. Many of the young people are from the Colorado area, but many others end up “stuck” in Denver while traveling across the country. The kids often stow away in trains, ride Greyhound buses, or hitch hike. Denver also has a reputation amongst the street youth of the nation. Many come to Denver seeking the population of youth that live on the streets that they have heard about in another city.
