An Eyewitness News 13 story on homeless children living on Indianapolis’s streets and what pushes them there. Anne Ryder follows a small group called Outreach that meets homeless kids where they live at night on the streets to offer clothing, food, first aid, and someone to talk to.
Reporter: Anne Ryder
Editor: Brian Mulligan
Photographer: Steve Starnes
[AI-Generated Summary] This broadcast highlights the "untold story" of an estimated 200 homeless children living on the streets of central Indiana. These children, some as young as 13, reside in dangerous and hidden locations including storm sewers, abandoned warehouses, and under bridges. The report profiles several individuals, such as Raven, a runaway and self-proclaimed witch, and Rihanna, a former college student who hitchhiked across America. While some kids are victims of abuse or mental illness, others are described as "freedom junkies" who reject traditional rules and systems. To survive, many resort to couch surfing, dumpster diving, or exchanging sex for food and shelter. A small Christian group called Outreach provides mobile assistance—including food, medical care, and clothing—aiming to build relationships with these youth on their own turf. Although some critics label Outreach as "enablers" for helping kids remain on the street, the organization maintains that many of these children will never return home and require immediate, compassionate support to survive..
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