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I'm from Paris, where I've been immunized by years of having to literally step over gypsy women with decoratively dirty infants on Metro steps, sent there to beg by the gypsy "mafia". Begging and pick-pocketing is what they do professionally, and it's terrible for the kids who are dragooned into it and lose any chance at integrating into society.

Do not encourage beggars on highway dividers, it's extremely dangerous for them to stand there, and please do not enable those with children from doing the same. There are homeless shelters, there are women and children centers, there are food pantries, and even though none of these things are perfect, it's still safer than standing a hair's breadth from passing cars.

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How do I get the info on all these resources and pass it to them? Maybe give them a brochure how to get help?  I work for a living full time and have my own kids, so not really volunteering anywhere and have no idea how to help, and I know giving them money will only worsen the problem. [/quote]

They have all the information they need on how to get real help. These people are professionals. [/quote]

I get it, I am wondering if I must call 911 as a potential trafficking red flag.  Are there laws against panhandling with kids?  IDK.   The woman also could be trafficked to stand there and collect money as are the kids who may not even be her own.  These people looked like they lived somewhere, they were not ragged or dirty.  Kids, even if forced to beg with their families suffer too, but even more so if this isn't their parents. [/quote]
I would just call the non emergency number.[/quote]

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