Street children are poor or homeless children who live on the streets of a city, town, or village. Homeless youth are often called street kids, or urchins; the definition of street children is contested, but many practitioners and policymakers use UNICEF's concept of boys and girls, aged under 18 years, for whom "the street" (including unoccupied dwellings and wasteland) has become home and/or their source of livelihood, and who are inadequately protected or supervised.

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Suddenly there are two people standing there asking funny questions.
They want us to come with them.
They say something like social welfare and assistance. We do not understand that.

Boy:
Don't be afraid sis, I'll protect you, stand behind me.
What do you want? Leave us alone!
We're not going anywhere with you!

Girl:
Brother, I'm scared.

Woman:
No, no, you don't have to be scared. We are here to help you. You can have a home and never have to sleep on the street again.

Man:
Really, we just want what's best for you and no one is going to hurt you. Promise.

Boy:
What do you mean by home? We don't have a home.

Woman:
I know. that's why we're here to give you and your sister a new home.

Boy:
A new home? Not on the street anymore? No more begging?

Man:
Yes, a home with your own bed, no more being on the streets and no more begging.

Girl to Brother:
They're nice enough.

The two adults from the social welfare office talk to the two children for a while.
The children gain confidence and decide to go with them.

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