- Talk to the child's mom. The first step is to talk to the child's mom about why she is not enrolling the child in school. There may be a valid reason for this, such as a medical issue or a delay in the child's development. However, if there is no valid reason, you can explain to the mom the importance of education and the legal requirements for school attendance.
- Contact your local school district. If the mom does not agree to enroll the child in school, you can contact your local school district. The school district will have a truancy officer who can investigate the situation and take action to ensure that the child is enrolled in school.
- Contact the police. If the mom refuses to cooperate with the school district, you may need to contact the police. The police can help to ensure that the child is enrolled in school and that the mom is not preventing the child from attending school.
It is important to note that you should only contact the police as a last resort. If there is any way to resolve the situation without involving the police, that is always the best option.
Here are some additional resources that may be helpful:
- The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678
- The National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
- The National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY