CHILDLINE is India’s first 24-hour, toll free, emergency phone outreach service for children in need of care and protection linking them to long-term services for their care and rehabilitation. Any child and concerned adult can call 1098 and access the CHILDLINE service any time of the day or night.

CHILDLINE services started in Mayurbhanj district since September, 2012. CREFTDA being the District Sub center has been working in Thakurmunda, Raruan, Sukruli, Joshipur and Karanjia blocks under Karanjia subdivision.

Under this programme we aim at- rescue, care and protection of children who are at risk by responding to the emergency needs of children and linking them to services with the help of local departments like police, administration, labour, health, railways and others for their long-term care and rehabilitation.

We focused on awareness generation, sensitization & advocacy for protection of children at the different stake holders. CHILDLINE is India’s first 24 – hour, free, emergency phone outreach service for children in need of care and protection. Any concerned adult, or a child in need of help can dial 1098, the toll free number to access our services.

Outcome- CHILDLINE S/C Mbj provided emergency services to the distress children in 2014-15 & 2015-16 which were shelter 47, Rescued from abuse 39, Restored 42, Sponsorship 67, Emotional support & Guidance: 70, Educational support:100 & Medical help: 117.