Planning to Leave:  If you are able to make a plan to leave, the following list may help you get important items you may need later.

Keep the items in a safe place until you are able to leave safely or are ready if you need to leave quickly.  You should take your children with you unless there is a court order stating you cannot take your children.  If the children are in immediate danger, contact law enforcement at 911 or CYFD at 1-855-333-SAFE.  Also take your pets if you are able.

Identification for yourself and your children (Originals are best, but copies are helpful)

• Birth Certificates
• Social Security Cards
• Driver’s License or Other Photo Identification
• Immigration Paperwork

Personal Papers

• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce Papers
• Custody Orders
• Legal Protection or Restraining Orders
• Health Insurance Papers and Medical Cards
• Contact Information for Doctors or Other Medical Providers
• Records and Account Numbers of Checking Accounts, Savings Accounts, or Other Finances

Other Items to Have Available

• Funds like cash, credit cards, ATM card, checks, and deposit slips
• Access keys for house, car, post office box
• Contact information (phone numbers and addresses) for people like family and friends that can help you or for shelters
• Medications (at least one month’s supply) for yourself, your children, and your pets
• Small items like pictures, keepsakes, children’s toys or books to help you cope with your new arrangements

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