
CHILDLINE 1098
A 24-hour, toll-free emergency outreach service connecting children in need of care and protection with immediate support and longer-term care, rehabilitation and restoration services.
TOUCH started implementing the CHILDLINE 1098 project in Narayanpet and Nagarkurnool districts with the support of CHILDLINE India Foundation, Chennai. The project team consists of nine members: one Project Coordinator, one Counsellor, six team members and one Volunteer.
- Responding to emergency calls and physically reaching children.
- Rescue, outreach, documentation and referral support.
- Coordination with police, health, labour, administration and other allied systems.
- Supporting Child Welfare Committee processes and rehabilitation.
- Awareness on child rights and access to the 1098 helpline.
- Community action for prevention of child marriage and school dropouts.





