CALL 911 if you believe you or someone you know is in immediate danger from child abuse or neglect.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 24/7: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). Serves the United States and Canada. Assistance is available in 170 languages.
Cybertipline http://www.missingkids.com
National Child Pornography Tipline: 1-800-843-5678. To report the sexual exploitation of children through the production and distribution of pornography.
National Suicide Hotline 1.800.273.TALK
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 24/7 hotline 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). To report child-sexual exploitation, harassment or solicitation, a missing child, or a sighting of a missing child.
Rape, Assault and Incest National Network: 24/7/hotline 1.800. 656.HOPE.
National sexual assault online hotline. Free, safe, confidential-does not capture IP address www.rainn.org
Individual state child abuse hotlines
If you cannot reach your local agency, call the 24/7 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD or other National Hotlines.
Alabama
For individual county hotlines visit the Alabama Department of Human Resources:
http://dhr.alabama.gov Services > Child Protective Services > County Contact Information
Alaska
Anchorage: 1-800-478-4444 ancintake@alaska.gov
Southcentral: 1-855-352-8934 hss.ocsscrointake@alaska.gov
Northern Alaska: 1-800-353-2650 hss.ocsnrointake@alaska.gov
Southeast: 1-888-622-1650 hss.ocsserintake@alaska.gov
Western Region: 1-800-557-3141 hss.ocsscrointake@alaska.gov
State of Alaska Office of Children’s Services:
Arizona
(888) SOS-CHILD (888-767-2445)
Arizona Child Protective Services:
https://dcs.az.gov > Report Child Abuse
Arkansas
(800) 482-5964
Arkansas Child Abuse Information:
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov > A-Z Index > C > Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
California
California Department of Social Services:
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov > Report Abuse > Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotlines for all 58 counties
Colorado
Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Welfare:
https://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/cdhs-dcw > Child Abuse & Neglect
Connecticut
(800) 842-2288 / TDD: 1-800-624-5518
Connecticut Department of Children and Families:
http://www.ct.gov/dcf > Report Abuse / Neglect
Delaware
(800) 292-9582
Delaware Services for Children, Youth and Their Families: http://kids.delaware.gov/services/crisis.shtml
District of Columbia
(202) 671-SAFE (7233)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency:
http://cfsa.dc.gov > Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Florida
(800) 96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
Online at https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/
Florida Relay 711 or TTY 800-453-5145
Florida Department of Children and Families:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/abuse/
Georgia
1-855-GACHILD / 1-855-422-4453
For individual county hotlines visit the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Family & Children Services:
Hawaii
From Oahu: (808) 832-5300 / From neighboring islands: 1-800-494-3991
Hawaii Child Welfare Services:
Social Services (SSD): Child Welfare & Adult Protective Services
Idaho
Statewide: 1-855-552-KIDS (5437)
Treasure Valley: 208-334-KIDS (5437)
For individual county hotlines visit Idaho Department of Health and Welfare:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov > Children > Abuse/Neglect
Illinois
(800) 25-ABUSE (252-2873) TTY 1-800-358-5117
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services:
http://www.state.il.us > Health & Safety > Personal & Family Safety > Child Abuse & Protection
Indiana
(800) 800-5556
Indiana Department of Child Services:
http://www.in.gov > Family & Health > Family > Child Services, Dept. of > Child Protective Services
Iowa
(800) 362-2178
Iowa Department of Human Services:
http://dhs.iowa.gov/child-abuse
Kansas
(800) 922-5330
Kansas Child Protective Services:
http://www.dcf.ks.gov
Kentucky
1-877-KYSAFE1 or 1-877-597-2331 (Toll Free)
Kentucky Child Safety Branch:
http://chfs.ky.gov/dcbs/dpp/childsafety.htm
Louisiana
1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437)
For individual county hotlines visit the Louisiana Department of Social Services:
http://www.dss.state.la.us > Child Welfare
Maine
(800) 452-1999; Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 711 (Maine Relay)
Maine Child and Family Services:
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/abuse.htm
Maryland
For individual county hotlines visit the Maryland Child Protective Services for a list of local office phone numbers:
http://dhr.maryland.gov > Children > I want to: report child abuse or neglect
Massachusetts
(800) 792-5200
Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services:
http://www.mass.gov > Government Agencies > Departments & Divisions Children & Families > Child Abuse & Neglect
Michigan
(800) 942-4357
Michigan Children’s Protective Services:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs > Adult & Children’s Services > Abuse & Neglect > Child Protective Services
Minnesota
For individual county hotlines visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us > People we serve > Children and families > Services > Child protection > Contact Us
Mississippi
(800) 222-8000
Mississippi Child Protective Services:
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us > For Families > Report Child Abuse or Neglect
Missouri
(800) 392-3738 / Out-of-State: 573-751-3448 / TDD: 1-800-669-8689
Missouri Department of Social Services:
http://dss.mo.gov > Families > Report Child Abuse
Montana
(866) 820-KIDS (5437)
Montana Child & Family Services:
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov > Children and Families > Child Protection / Child Welfare > Abuse/Neglect
Nebraska
(800) 652-1999
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services:
http://dhhs.ne.gov > Children & Families > Child Abuse & Neglect
Nevada
(800) 992-5757
In Clark County: (702) 399-0081
In Washoe County: (775) 785-8600
Nevada Division of Child and Family Services:
http://dcfs.nv.gov > Tips & Resources > Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
New Hampshire
(800) 894-5533
New Hampshire Bureau of Child Protection:
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us > DHHS Home > Division for Children, Youth & Families >
Child Protection Services
New Jersey
(877) NJ ABUSE (877-652-2873)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families:
http://www.state.nj.us > Children & Family Services > Child Safety / Reporting Child Abuse
New Mexico
1-855-333-SAFE / (800) 797-3260 / #SAFE (#7233)
New Mexico Children, Youth & Families:
https://cyfd.org > Report Abuse or Neglect
New York
(800) 342-3720 / (518) 474-8740
Deaf or hard of hearing, call TDD/TTY at 1-800-638-5163 or have your Video Relay System provider call 1-800-342-3720
New York State Office of Children and Family Services:
http://ocfs.ny.gov > Report Child Abuse or Neglect
Long Island:
Nassau County Department of Social Services:
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov > Departments > Social Services > Child Protective Services
Suffolk County Department of Social Services:
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us > Departments > Social Services
See also: Frequently Asked Questions > How Do I Report Child Abuse?
North Carolina
For individual county hotlines visit the North Carolina Child Protective Services:
http://www.ncdhhs.gov > Assistance > Children’s Services > Child Protective Services > County Department of Social Services
North Dakota
For individual county hotlines visit the North Dakota Child Protection Program:
http://www.nd.gov/dhs > Direct Service Locations > County Social Services
Ohio
For individual county hotlines visit the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services:
http://jfs.ohio.gov > C > Child Protective Services
Oklahoma
(800) 522-3511
Oklahoma Child Protective Services:
http://www.okdhs.org > Services > Child Protective Services
Oregon
For individual county hotlines visit the Oregon Department of Human Services:
http://www.oregon.gov > Health & Family > Child Services > Report Child Abuse & Neglect
Pennsylvania
(800) 932-0313 / TDD: 866-872-1677
http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare:
http://www.dhs.pa.gov > Keep Kids Safe
Puerto Rico
(800) 981-8333 (isla) / 787-749-1333 (metro)
Administracion de Familias y Ninos:
http://www.adfan.pr.gov > Administración Auxiliar de Protección Social
Rhode Island
(800) RI-CHILD (800-742-4453)
Rhode Island Child Protective Services:
http://www.dcyf.ri.gov > Child Welfare
South Carolina
For individual county hotlines visit the South Carolina Department of Social Services:
https://dss.sc.gov > For Children & Families > Protection
or: To Report Child or Adult Abuse and Neglect, scroll down “Select County” tab to find your local county office.
South Dakota
For individual county hotlines visit the South Dakota Department of Social Services:
https://dss.sd.gov > Child Protection > CPS Local Offices
Tennessee
(877) 237-0004
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services:
http://www.tennessee.gov/dcs > How to Report Child Abuse
Texas
(800) 252-5400
Deaf or Hard of Hearing: (TTY) 711 or 1-800-735-2989. Tell the relay agent you need to call the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
Report online at Texas Abuse Hotline: www.txabusehotline.org
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services:
https://www.dfps.state.tx.us > Report Abuse button
Utah
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline at 1-855-323-3237
Email at dcfsintake@utah.gov
Utah Department of Human Services:
Vermont
(800) 649-5285
Vermont Department for Children and Families:
http://dcf.vermont.gov > Our Divisions > Child Protection > Report Child Abuse
Virginia
(800) 552-7096 /Out-of-State: 804-786-8536
Virginia Department of Social Services:
http://www.dss.virginia.gov > Abuse & Neglect > CPS
Washington
(866) END-HARM (363-4276) / TTY Callers: 1-800-624-6186
Washington Department of Social and Health Services:
http://www.dshs.wa.gov > Children > How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect
West Virginia
(800) 352-6513
West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families:
http://www.wvdhhr.org > Bureau for Children and Families > Services > Child Welfare Services
Wisconsin
For individual county hotlines visit the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families: http://dcf.wisconsin.gov > Report Child Abuse
Wyoming
For individual county hotlines visit the Wyoming Department of Family Services:
http://dfsweb.state.wy.us > Social Services > Child Protective Services > Contact Your Local DFS