Unaccompanied Minor Form Indigo

Instructions and help about Unaccompanied Minor Form Indigo

this video is part of a series of videos intended to give an overview of the forms used by the American Red Cross in our shelter operations the unaccompanied minor and separated child report form well the title of the form says it all we don't have to use this form very often which is the good news but if an unaccompanied minor walks into a shelter or a separated child is discovered this form will document the steps taken to remedy this situation first note Red Cross staffers may never assume custody of a minor we can investigate we can protect we can work with a child we can care for the child but we may not assume legal custody the law is very clear only sworn officers may assume custody of a minor police sheriff or other law enforcement or an officer of the court such as a child welfare worker but not Red Cross staffers the Red Cross has a memorandum of understanding with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and you are encouraged to find the MOU on the exchange an