How do I report child abuse?
Please call us to report suspected child abuse or neglect as soon as possible. The Child Abuse and Neglect Careline is open 24 hours a day every day of the year.
- Phone: 1-800-842-2288
- TDD: 1-800-624-5518
If you’re a mandated reporter:
- Emergent situation: Call the Careline as soon as practicable but within 12 hours after you have reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a child has been abused or neglected or placed in imminent risk.
- Non-emergent: File a CPS report from the Mandated Reporter Portal within 48 hours.
- CAPTA/CARA: Birthing Hospital CAPTA Notifications and/or Newborn CPS Reports Portal