What I Need to Take When I Leave: Be prepared. Have these items or copies of these items already gathered and/or in a place outside of the home. DO NOT STAY TO GET THEM AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. NOTHING IS MORE VALUABLE THAN YOUR LIFE. Everything can be replaced or retrieved at a later time.
Driver’s license or State ID Children’s birth certificates
Car title & registration Your Birth certificate
Marriage license Money & Credit/Debit cards
Protection Order Insurance papers
Lease and/or House Agreements Medications
Checkbook, bank book, & withdraw slips Address book
Health insurance or medical card House and Car keys
Medical/Vaccination records Social Security cards
A change of clothes for self and children Safety plan
Children’s small toys, blankets, etc. Child support order
Write down partner’s SS & DOB Pictures (family photos)
Military ID cards for self and children Small objects to sell
Green card & immigration papers Jewelry
Welfare identification School records
Passport for self and children Work permits
Community resource numbers Pets (if you can)
Divorce papers, including custody & visitation orders