INTRODUCTION: Several social issues, once unknown in our society, have emerged over the past decades. The phenomenon commonly referred to as “street children” is one of these problems. What are its causes? And what are its consequences? | - DEFINITION: ‘Street children are children without a fixed home who live on the streets. Street children and youth are those who. no longer live with their families. In most cases, they have been rejected, and the most common situation is that they themselves leave their homes for various reasons (misunderstanding with parents, abuse, etc.). The level of life is often affected by social problems such as illness, accidental death of a parent, or unemployment... which quickly push the child onto the streets of a big city where they believe they have a better chance to survive. In other words, they are vagabonds who. feed on leftovers they find in trash bins or by begging. I= CAUSES: It must be noted that the overwhelming majority of these children come from underprivileged social backgrounds. Indeed, extreme poverty is the main factor that drives children and adolescents to flee their families and throw themselves into the arms of the streets. Poor families, made up of several people, often live ina shack ora single room. The children have no proper place to sleep; they are deprived of all means of entertainment, and even of the essentials such as food and water. In short, their life with their parents becomes hell. So they prefer the freedom that life onthe street offers. In poor households, several family problems arise. The father, often a drug addict or alcoholic, constantly exercises blind violence: he beats his children and his wife. Some unscrupulous fathers inflict Violence on their sons and daughters. Fragile children cannot withstand such torture and humiliation. As a result, they run away.Due to these problems, marriage often ends in divorce. The father and the divorced mother then remarry. The stepfather and stepmother often do not accept the presence of children from a previous relationship. These children then have no other choice but to leave. Another factor explaining the phenomenon of street children is *school failure*, Children from modest social backgrounds often struggle in school. They lack the resources to buy books, notebooks, and clothing, They also do not eat properly. As a result, they fail in school and are excluded. Fear of parental punishment or guilt often prevents them from returning home. To this must be added *economic hardship*, which plays a major role in pushing children into the streets. Ill = CONSEQUENCES: The consequences of this phenomenon are numerous and destructive, The first visible consequence is the *delinquency* of these children and teenagers. In the Street, the law of the jungle rules: the strong dominate the weak. This means street children are deprived of tenderness, love, and the education necessary for the healthy development of their personalities. Later on, they often become problematic adults or poor citizens. *Pedophilia* is one of the greatest dangers threatening street children. They are often sexually exploited by adults. Young girls are forced into prostitution by pimps and dishonest individuals. Boys, on the other hand, often resort to theft or begging to survive. In many cases, *drug and alcohol abuse* become a part of their daily lives.IV SOLUTIONS: To solve the issue of street children, several solutions must be considered. First, itis essential to support families in difficulty, especially through awareness campaigns and social assistance. Parents must be educated on the importance of protecting and listening to their children. Governments should also reinforce child protection laws and ensure that they are properly enforced. The creation of reception and rehabilitation centers can help remove children from the streets and offer them care, education, and a safe place to live. Additionally, free access to education, school materials, meals, and health care would help prevent children from dropping out of school and falling into street life. Lastly, NGOs and civil society must continue to play a major role through Support programs, partnerships with local communities, and advocacy actions. CONCLUSION The phenomenon of street children is a serious and alarming problem that affects the entire society. These children, left to themselves, become victims of violence, exploitation, and neglect. The causes are multiple, but the consequences are even more devastating, both for the children and for the future of the country. We must not remain indifferent. Everyone families, governments, associations, and citizens-has a role to play in protecting children's rights and ensuring a better future for them. Helping street children means giving them back t