Keeping Children Safe

I’m often asked by adults, what do I do if I think a child is lost ? It’s a great question because people are concerned about doing the right thing.

First of all, please do not be afraid to get involved.

Provide comfort but use restraint in physically touching the child. If the child is able to speak, ask if they are lost or if they know where their mother or father is.

Refrain from requesting too much personal information since we do teach our children not to give out information to people they do not know.

If you have a phone, call the Police and have them started in your direction.

As you are waiting, please do not take the child from the immediate location and never put the child in your car and drive off for help.

If you feel uncomfortable, ask a passer by to stand there with you until help arrives.

We know it is scary to get involved if you think a child is lost, but when help arrives or you are there to see a parent find their lost child, you will feel wonderful that you took the time.