A National, 24 Hour Emergency outreach service, CHILDLINE is a free phone helpline for children in need of care and protection. The CHILDLINE NUMBER 1098, is a toll free number that is common in all the cities of India. Initially started in Mumbai in June 1996, CHILDLINE is Currently in 85 Cities across India. Street children, children in domestic work, children who have been abused, child victim
s of the flesh trade, differently able children, child addicts, children in conflict with the law, children in institutions, mentally ill children, children affected by HIV/AIDS, children whose families are in crises etc. CHILDLINE aims at providing emergency assistance to the needs of these children. and then link them to long term services. CHILDLINE also aims at strengthening the child protection systems in the city by sensitizing the allied systems on child rights and placing children on their agenda. In ever city, CHILDLINE aims at voicing the concerns and issue of children to policy makers and thus advocate for services for children. So if YOU see a Child in distress, Call 1098 Now!
