International Parental Child Abduction

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Poland and the United States have been treaty partners under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Abduction Convention) since November 1, 1992. The Government of the United States has designated the Office of Children’s Issues of the Department of State as its central authority for parental child abduction cases.

If your child has been abducted from the U.S. to Poland, speak with a U.S. State Department officer to discuss your case. We know what resources are available in different countries and can answer questions. Click for specific information for Poland including emergency contact information.

If suspicions that a child abduction may occur:

  • Callers in the United States, contact the Office of Children’s Issues at: 1-888-407-4747.
  • Calls made from abroad dial 202-501-4444 or email the Office of Children Issues in Washington (CA/OCS/CI) at AskCI@state.gov.
  • Callers located in Poland, contact both CA/OCS/CI and the Ministry of Justice, Division of International Proceedings in Family Matters at (22) 23 90 470; e-mail: polandchildabduction@ms.gov.pl to receive guidance on available legal options and on the operation of the Hague Convention on child abduction. Caller should also contact the Embassy ACS during normal business hours at 22-504-2784.

Should you require legal representation the Embassy/ Consulate can provide you with a list of local attorneys.

In the event of an abduction in progress:

  • Callers in the United States, contact the Office of Children’s Issues at: 1-888-407-4747. When prompted, ask to speak to the OCS/ACS duty officer.
  • Calls made from abroad: 202-501-4444 or email PreventAbduction1@state.gov

If abduction has already occurred:

  • Contact the ACS Section during normal business hours at 22-504-2784.
  • Callers in the United States, contact the Office of Children’s Issues at: 1-888-407-4747.

For more information regarding International Parent Child Abduction, visit the Department of State’s website here.

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