Report a found or separated child

Use this form if you have found a child who is alone, or a child has been separated from their family. Your report goes directly to child protection professionals.

Step 1 — Immediate safety

Before anything else, make sure the child is safe.

Is the child injured or in danger right now?

Yes — injured or in danger No — the child appears safe

Seek medical help or contact the authorities first.

Take the child to the nearest health facility or call your local emergency services before completing this form. Reporting here does not replace emergency care.

Stay with the child in a safe, public place if you can. Do not hand the child to anyone who cannot prove they are a parent, guardian or an official.

Step 2 — What happened

How was the child found or separated?

Found alone — no adult with the child Separated from family in a crowd or public place Travelling unaccompanied Appears to have been abandoned Other circumstances

Step 3 — About the child

Share what you can see or what the child tells you. Everything can be left approximate.

Approximate age (years)

Sex

What does the child say their name is?

Child's condition

Photo (optional)

The photo is kept private and is only seen by authorized child protection professionals. It is never published.

Step 4 — Where is the child now

When was the child found?

Region

Department (optional)

Town / locality

Where exactly was the child found? (optional)

Who has the child now?

A facility (hospital, shelter, police station, office)

Or a person caring for the child

Step 5 — Your contact details

Professionals may need to reach you quickly. Your details are never made public.

Your name (optional)

Phone (recommended)

Email (optional)