Parents of a child who leaves home may gain some insights and assistance from various sources. This website is only one of them. You should discuss your own situation with your rabbi or with another informed person who can offer suggestions and advice.

You may also want to discuss issues on a relevant Jewish forum, such as the following:

• The parents in Jewish Parenting may have faced similar issues.
• Jewish Grandparents may be called in to assist in these issues.
• Siyyata helps adolescents discuss issues among their peers as well as with professionals.
• Shandeh relates to children who have been removed from their homes by unethical means, or who have been attracted to negative elements such as missionaries.
• Jewish Boys or Jewish Girls offer younger children the option to discuss important issues with their peers.