Ronald Reagan

“ There is no more joyous and poignant family reunion than the return to the family of a child who has run away from home.
The number of young people between the ages of 10 and 17 who ran away from home last year is estimated at more than one million. The heartache of such a breakdown in family relationships is incalculable. But for many thousands of families, the joy of reunion was realized with the return of a son or daughter and a resolution of the conditions that precipitated the flight of the child. ”

“ Parents themselves must recognize the importance of keeping open lines of communications with their children and strive to strengthen family relationships.
Families are the cornerstone of America. All of America's families should be encouraged to continue strengthening their ties through gatherings and activities such as family reunions that involve as many members as possible. ”

“ Last year alone, some 200,000 young Americans and their families received counseling aimed at resolving family conflicts and pressures. Almost half the young people who sought help were returned safely to their homes. ”