Don Bosco Makkalalaya's Street Presence initiative is more than a just a programme; it is a daily mission entrenched in Mysuru's streets. This dynamic outreach programme, supported by a full-time social activist, monitors important metropolitan zones where vulnerable children are frequently encountered, ensuring that they are not overlooked or unheard.

Don Bosco Makkalalaya works together with the District Labour Office, SJPU officers, Childline staff, and Labour Inspectors to identify and rescue children in need of intervention. These efforts lead to direct referrals of the child to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), which ensures the children receive immediate care and safe repatriation to their families. The Street Presence programme operates under the framework of the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), blending institutional care with community-based support.

The Street Presence project also raises awareness and provides training to college students. They are prepared to work as frontline volunteers and alert informants to spot and signal issues like child labour, child marriage, begging children and school dropouts, hence transforming them from passive learners to active changemakers in the society.