26/05/2023

We know that when a child or young person is not where they should be it can be a stressful time for carers.

Children and young people can be very vulnerable in these situations. Even if we know where the child or young person is, they may still be at risk and need continued support to help them to return to placement.

DCP have produced a video, fact sheet and flowchart for carers to support them in knowing what to do if a child or young person they are caring for is missing or absent.

You should always contact South Australia Police on 000 if you are concerned that the child or young person is in immediate or life threatening danger and contact DCP after to let them know.

Your foster care support worker or kinship care worker can also support you with understanding what to do.