Notify Schools, Day Care, and Babysitters A certified copy of the custody decree should be on file at your child s school and given to teachers, daycare personnel, and babysitters. Inform them of the risk of abduction by the noncustodial parent. Instruct them not to allow your child to leave the grounds with anyone besides you. If possible, give them a photograph of the potential abductor. Also inform the school administrative offices not to release your child s records to any unauthorized sources.
Every Month Have a photograph taken similar to that in a passport or school picture.
Your children should know their full name and how to use the telephone to call home. Make sure your children know their home telephone number and area code. Practice calling the operator and making collect calls. Teach your children that they should always call home if they feel threatened, scared, or are in an unusual situation. Your Children Help your children help themselves.