Child Safety
Learn how to talk about boundaries, safe and unsafe touch, respond to a child’s concerns, and create safer environments.
Missing Link Trust
Are your children safe? Do they know they can talk to you? Do they feel heard and understood? Do they know you’re there for them?
A free WhatsApp chatbot to help parents and trusted adults start the conversations that keep children safer.
Every child needs a trusted adult, someone who listens first.Every trusted adult deserves support.
Children don’t come with instruction manuals.
Because supporting a child shouldn’t mean figuring it out alone. You don’t need all the answers. You just need somewhere to start.
Meet Khuli Baat
- Built on our decade of experience in child safety, research, and field-tested practices.
- Brings practical, evidence-informed guidance to your fingertips.
- Powered by AI and grounded in verified content.
- Helps parents, caregivers, and teachers navigate child safety conversations with confidence, care, and understanding.
- FreeNo cost to use
- ConfidentialYour number is not shared with third parties
- MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Bengali & Marathi
- Audio chatSpeak as well as type
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How Khuli Baat can help
Four areas of support
Online Safety
Get guidance on screen time, social media, gaming, online risks, and building healthy digital habits.
Emotional Wellbeing
Behaviour changes, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, emotional distress, and difficult conversations.
Relationships & Growing Up
Puberty, menstruation, masturbation, friendships, crushes, bullying, consent, peer pressure, and healthy relationships.
Choose what you want to talk about
A question is a good place to begin.
Pick a situation that feels familiar. Khuli Baat will guide you with simple questions and practical next steps.
Trust
My child has stopped talking to me. How do I rebuild the trust?
My child used to talk freely. Now they say “fine” and go quiet. How can I reconnect without forcing it?
Help me start gently →When a child shares something
A child started to tell me something, then said “never mind.” What should I say?
Learn how to respond calmly without blame or pressure, and how to keep the door open.
Practise the first response →Growing up
My child asked about bodies, sex or relationships. I froze.
Find simple, age-appropriate words that answer the question without turning it into a lecture.
Find words for the moment →Mood and wellbeing
Is this ordinary teenage moodiness—or does my child need more support?
Understand what to notice: how long it lasts, where it shows up, and what it is affecting.
Understand what to notice →Academic pressure
My child is stressed about exams. How do I help without adding pressure?
Start with a better question, protect rest, and know when stress needs more support.
Try one better question →Online life
My child posts videos. What can a video reveal without them realising?
Do a quick, calm background check for school uniforms, street signs, home details and location.
Do the 2-minute background check →Online safety
Someone online is asking my child to keep a secret. What now?
Talk through online pressure, photos, money requests or moving chats to another app—without blaming your child.
Talk through the situation →Bullying
My child says “it’s just joking,” but does not want to go to school.
Learn what to ask first and how to support a child without making the situation worse.
Ask without interrogating →Body boundaries
How do I teach my child that their “no” matters?
Use simple, calm words about body boundaries, consent and asking for help.
Get a simple script →Periods and puberty
My child is embarrassed or frightened about periods or puberty.
Make the first conversation calm, practical and free from shame.
Start the conversation →Family safety
My child is affected by conflict at home. What can I do?
Find simple words and small steps that help a child feel less alone and more secure.
Find a safer next step →Apps and privacy
My child uses an app or group I do not understand. How do I ask?
Build visibility through conversation, not secret checking. Start with one curious question.
Explore this with me →Getting started with Khuli Baat is easy
No app to download. Just open WhatsApp, say hi, and get practical guidance in minutes.
Khuli Baat
AI chatbot by Missing Link Trust
- 1. Send “Hi” on WhatsApp.
- 2. Choose your language.
- 3. Select your role (Parent, Caregiver, or Teacher).
- 4. Ask your question.
- 5. Get practical guidance in minutes.
Try a 30-second exercise
A child you know tells you that an adult has made them uncomfortable. What would you say first?
Choose your response:
Every safe conversation starts somewhere.
You don’t need to have all the answers or find the perfect words. You just need a place to start.
Khuli Baat brings trusted adults practical guidance and conversation starters through simple, private WhatsApp interactions—helping you take the next step with care and confidence.
- Practice responding to fictional, non-graphic situations.
- Understand how to respond to child safety concerns.
- Know when and where to seek further support or urgent help.
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Urgent help should not wait for a chat.
Khuli Baat is an educational guide, not an emergency service. Do not send a child’s name, photos, address, school details or detailed case information in the chat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Khuli Baat confidential?
Yes. Conversations stay between you and Khuli Baat. Your WhatsApp number is needed to run the chat — like any WhatsApp conversation — and is not shared with, sold to, or accessed by third parties. What you write is handled securely and used only to give you guidance and improve the service. Do not share a child’s name, photos, address, school, or case details in the chat.
Who is Khuli Baat for?
Parents, teachers, caregivers—anyone who supports children and adolescents or wants to learn more about child safety and wellbeing.
Which languages can I use Khuli Baat in?
Khuli Baat works in English, Hindi, Bengali and Marathi. You can also use audio chat — speak as well as type.
Can I use Khuli Baat if I’m unsure whether something is wrong?
Yes. You don’t need to be certain that something is wrong to seek guidance. Khuli Baat can help you think through your concerns and consider how to respond in a supportive, child-centred way.
What if I don’t know what to say to a child?
That’s okay. You can describe your concern in general terms and explore ways to approach the conversation with care, without pressuring or blaming the child.
What should I do if a child is in immediate danger?
Khuli Baat is not an emergency response service. If a child is in immediate danger, contact the appropriate emergency services or child protection authorities. In India, call 112 for emergencies or 1098 for the Child Helpline.
Can Khuli Baat replace professional help?
No. Khuli Baat offers guidance and educational support. It does not replace counselling, medical care, legal advice, or emergency services.
How is AI used in Khuli Baat? Is my data safe?
Khuli Baat uses AI to understand your questions and find relevant information from our knowledge base to help you. Your conversations are not used to train the AI. Your personal details, such as your name or phone number, are not shared with or sent to the AI agent at any point during the conversation.
Start chatting with Khuli Baat today
Every conversation matters. The right conversation can help a child feel heard, safe, and supported.
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