If your child has run away from your home which is located within your County, contact the County Police. This simply means it warrants police involvement. Running away is not a crime or a criminal offense for which a child would be confined to a juvenile detention facility. When the police retrieve your child, be aware that they will plan to return your child home to you. This telephone service also allows parents and other concerned adults to receive helpful advice and information in crises regarding runaways.
All services are confidential.
He or she may still be attending classes. Contact your child's friends. Although your child is on the run, he or she may still be in contact with close friends. DO NOT create an environment of hostility. Do not call your child or teen's friends and demand to know the location of your youth.