Real help starts with the right connection.
Safe Horizons For Children is not an emergency response agency. This page connects families, advocates, and concerned citizens with established national resources for reporting, support, and child safety guidance.
Immediate Danger?
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 first.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 for confidential 24/7 support and reporting guidance.
NCMEC
Call 1-800-THE-LOST / 1-800-843-5678 to report information about a missing or exploited child.
CyberTipline
Use NCMEC’s CyberTipline to report suspected child sexual exploitation, online grooming, or related concerns.
National Runaway Safeline
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY / 1-800-786-2929 for 24/7 support for youth in crisis and concerned adults.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call or text 1-800-422-4453 for 24/7 guidance, support, and reporting direction.
Local Child Welfare Agencies
For foster placement concerns, neglect concerns, or child welfare reporting, contact your state or local child protective services agency.
Awareness does not replace reporting.
Education helps communities recognize warning signs, but suspected abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or immediate danger should always be reported through the proper official channels.