You do not have to know exactly what to do next.
If you are a family member, caregiver, vulnerable youth, or someone worried about a child’s safety, this page is here to help you find a starting point.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 first.
Safe Horizons For Children is not an emergency response agency. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local law enforcement or emergency services.
If your child is missing or unreachable
Start by contacting local law enforcement, then gather names, dates, locations, screenshots, messages, photos, and any recent changes in behavior.
If you feel unsafe
You deserve help. If you can, contact a trusted adult, local authorities, a hotline, or a safe organization that can help you find protection.
If you are not sure what you are seeing
Concerns do not have to be perfect to matter. If something feels wrong, write it down, preserve details, and seek guidance from proper channels.
Start with established support.
- Emergency: Call 911 if a child is in immediate danger.
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
- NCMEC: 1-800-THE-LOST / 1-800-843-5678.
- National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY / 1-800-786-2929.
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453.
Reach out to Safe Horizons.
If you still have questions or need help finding the right place to start, contact Safe Horizons For Children.
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