Runaway Support for a Child or Youth at High Risk

What the Caregiver Should Know

Information provided to the caregiver must include:

  • Past runaway information.
  • Any known information about triggers that could lead the child or youth to run away.
  • Any known information about strategies that helped prevent the child or youth from running away in the past.
  • Whether the child has a history of leaving their placement without permission for short periods of time and then returning.
  • Last date the child ran away.
  • Any other important information related to the child’s history of running away.
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