Child at risk — Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej · Poland

Direct answer

You do not need proof — a worry is enough, and you will not be blamed if it turns out to be nothing. Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej / Policja / Rzecznik Praw Dziecka 800 12 12 12 (800 12 12 12) is the child-protection service for Poland: they assess, advise you about what you have seen, and act if needed; you can call anonymously. Telefon Zaufania dla Dzieci i Młodzieży 116 111 (116 111) is the helpline for children and young people themselves — tell the child it exists. A child in immediate danger: Policja — zawiadomienie o przestępstwie (112).

Call firstOśrodek Pomocy Społecznej / Policja / Rzecznik Praw Dziecka 800 12 12 12

Report toTelefon Zaufania dla Dzieci i Młodzieży 116 111

If that failsPolicja — zawiadomienie o przestępstwie

🗣️ What to say

"I am worried about a child, [name/age if known], at [address / school]. I have noticed [what: injuries, statements, being left alone, hunger, fear] on [dates]. I am [neighbour / teacher / relative]. I would like advice on what to do / to report this."

🪜 Step by step

Write down what you sawFacts, dates, the child's own words if any. Do not interrogate the child.
Call Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej / Policja / Rzecznik Praw Dziecka 800 12 12 12For advice first if you are unsure; they help you decide. Anonymity is possible.
Danger now: Policja — zawiadomienie o przestępstwiePolice and emergency services. Do not wait for the service's office hours.
Professionals: your dutyTeachers, doctors and carers have a legal duty or a protocol to report. Use it.
Keep the child in viewA trusted adult who keeps noticing is the best protection until the service acts.

📇 All contacts

Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej / Policja / Rzecznik Praw Dziecka 800 12 12 12Reporting a child at riskAs soon as a child worries you📞 800 12 12 12 🔗 brpd.gov.pl

Telefon Zaufania dla Dzieci i Młodzieży 116 111Free, anonymous, 24/7For children and teenagers📞 116 111 🔗 116111.pl

Policja — zawiadomienie o przestępstwieReport at a station or online; case number immediatelyAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 112 🔗 www.policja.pl

Fundusz Sprawiedliwości — Sieć Pomocy Osobom PokrzywdzonymFree legal, psychological and material helpAfter any crime📞 222 309 900 🔗 www.funduszsprawiedliwosci.gov.pl

Urząd gminy / miasta — straż miejskaNuisances, roads, waste, registration, lost propertyFor anything the municipality handles📞 986 🔗 www.gov.pl/web/gov/uslugi-dla-obywatela

❓ Frequently asked

Will the child be taken away?

Removal is the last resort; the first response is support for the family. Reporting is the start of help, not of separation.

What if I am wrong?

Reports in good faith carry no liability. Services expect and prefer early, uncertain reports.

The child told me something in confidence

You can promise to help, not to keep it secret. Explain that you have to tell someone whose job it is to keep them safe.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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