International Parental Child Abduction


The Office of Children's Issues at the State Department assists in cases of international parental child abduction. We place the highest priority on the welfare of children who have been victimized in such cases. We are prepared to assist you as you pursue recovery of your abducted child.


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If your child is outside the U.S If your child has been taken to the U.S For Passport issuance and other prevention tools
For flyers, reports, and resources for attorneys & judges For country information about abduction laws & resources To contact us to report an abduction happening today


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