Anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect. Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get help for a family, and it may even save a child's life. In some states, any person who suspects child abuse or neglect is required to report it.
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If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or if you are a child who is being mistreated, call 800-422-4453 immediately. This ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hotline can provide information on how to make a report.
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The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides helpful information about how to report suspected child abuse and neglect and additional helpful resources. Many states have a toll-free phone number for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. To find out where to call, check the State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers list on the Child Welfare Information Gateway.
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If you think child abuse or a health and safety violation is happening at a child care program contact your state’s Child Care Health and Safety Violation Report Hotline. You can find your state’s number on the “Child Care Health and Safety Violations: State and Territory Reporting Information” page or via a link at the bottom of each page on this website.