Every state and territory has a system for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. This may include concerns about physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Use the links below to find reporting instructions for your state or territory. You’ll find toll-free numbers, regional contacts, and online reporting options (where available). You can also contact the ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline by calling or texting 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more information and support.
If your concern involves health and safety issues at a child care facility—such as unsafe conditions, poor supervision, or licensing violations—please visit the Child Care Health and Safety Violations page.
States and Territories
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AlabamaLearn more about child care in Alabama. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Alabama |
| Reporting by Phone | Call your county Department of Human Resources or local law enforcement agency to report suspected abuse or neglect. |
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AlaskaLearn more about child care in Alaska. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Alaska |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-478-4444 |
| Email Submission | Fax: 907-269-3939 |
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American SamoaLearn more about child care in American Samoa. | |
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| Online Information | No territory-specific information available. Please refer to the ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline. |
| Reporting by Phone | ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 |
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ArizonaLearn more about child care in Arizona. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Arizona |
| Reporting by Phone | 888-767-2445 |
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ArkansasLearn more about child care in Arkansas. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Arkansas |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-482-5964 |
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CaliforniaLearn more about child care in California. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in California |
| Reporting by Phone | Contact the child protective services agency where the child lives to report suspected abuse or neglect. |
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ColoradoLearn more about child care in Colorado. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Colorado |
| Reporting by Phone | 844-264-5437 |
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ConnecticutLearn more about child care in Connecticut. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Connecticut |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-842-2288 |
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DelawareLearn more about child care in Delaware. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Delaware |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-292-9582 |
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District of ColumbiaLearn more about child care in D.C. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in D.C. |
| Reporting by Phone | 202-671-7233 |
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FloridaLearn more about child care in Florida. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Florida |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-962-2873 |
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GeorgiaLearn more about child care in Georgia. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Georgia |
| Reporting by Phone | 855-422-4453 |
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GuamLearn more about child care in Guam. | |
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| Online Information | No territory-specific information available. Please refer to the ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline. |
| Reporting by Phone | 671-475-2672 |
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HawaiiLearn more about child care in Hawaii. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Hawaii |
| Reporting by Phone | 808-832-5300 (Oahu) 888-380-3088 (Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai) |
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IdahoLearn more about child care in Idaho. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Idaho |
| Reporting by Phone | 855-552-5437 |
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IllinoisLearn more about child care in Illinois. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Illinois |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-252-2873 |
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IndianaLearn more about child care in Indiana. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Indiana |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-800-5556 |
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IowaLearn more about child care in Iowa. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Iowa |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-362-2178 |
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KansasLearn more about child care in Kansas. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Kansas |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-922-5330 |
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KentuckyLearn more about child care in Kentucky. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Kentucky |
| Reporting by Phone | 877-597-2331 |
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LouisianaLearn more about child care in Louisiana. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Louisiana |
| Reporting by Phone | 855-452-5437 |
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MaineLearn more about child care in Maine. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Maine |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-452-1999 |
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MarylandLearn more about child care in Maryland. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Maryland |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-917-7383 |
| Email Submission | See Local Contact Reporting Information for Email Submissions |
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MassachusettsLearn more about child care in Massachusetts. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Massachusetts |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-792-5200 |
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MichiganLearn more about child care in Michigan. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Michigan |
| Reporting by Phone | 855-444-3911 |
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MinnesotaLearn more about child care in Minnesota. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Minnesota |
| Reporting by Phone | Contact the county or reservation where the child lives during business hours to report suspected abuse or neglect. |
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MississippiLearn more about child care in Mississippi. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Mississippi |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-222-8000 |
| Online Report Submission | Submit a Child Abuse or Neglect Report Online in Mississippi |
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MissouriLearn more about child care in Missouri. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Missouri |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-392-3738 |
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MontanaLearn more about child care in Montana. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Montana |
| Reporting by Phone | 866-820-5437 |
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NebraskaLearn more about child care in Nebraska. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Nebraska |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-652-1999 |
| Online Report Submission | Submit a Child Abuse or Neglect Report Online in Nebraska |
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NevadaLearn more about child care in Nevada. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Nevada |
| Reporting by Phone | 702-399-0081 (Clark County) 833-900-7233 (Washoe County) 833-571-1041 (All other counties) |
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New HampshireLearn more about child care in New Hampshire. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in New Hampshire |
| Reporting by Phone | |
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New JerseyLearn more about child care in New Jersey. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in New Jersey |
| Reporting by Phone | 877-652-2873 |
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New MexicoLearn more about child care in New Mexico. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in New Mexico |
| Reporting by Phone | 855-333-7233 |
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New YorkLearn more about child care in New York. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in New York |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-342-3720 |
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North CarolinaLearn more about child care in North Carolina. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in North Carolina |
| Reporting by Phone | Contact your county Department of Social Services to report suspected abuse or neglect. |
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North DakotaLearn more about child care in North Dakota. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in North Dakota |
| Reporting by Phone | 833-958-3500 |
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Northern Mariana IslandsLearn more about child care in the Northern Mariana Islands. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in the Northern Mariana Islands |
| Reporting by Phone | 670-285-2780 (Saipan) 670-287-3268 (Tinian) 670-287-2553 (Rota) |
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OhioLearn more about child care in Ohio. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Ohio |
| Reporting by Phone | 855-642-4453 |
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OklahomaLearn more about child care in Oklahoma. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Oklahoma |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-522-3511 |
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OregonLearn more about child care in Oregon. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Oregon |
| Reporting by Phone | 855-503-7233 |
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PennsylvaniaLearn more about child care in Pennsylvania. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Pennsylvania |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-932-0313 |
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Puerto RicoLearn more about child care in Puerto Rico. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Puerto Rico |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-981-8333 |
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Rhode IslandLearn more about child care in Rhode Island. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Rhode Island |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-742-4453 |
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South CarolinaLearn more about child care in South Carolina. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in South Carolina |
| Reporting by Phone | 888-227-3487 |
| Online Report Submission | Submit a Child Abuse or Neglect Report Online in South Carolina |
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South DakotaLearn more about child care in South Dakota. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in South Dakota |
| Reporting by Phone | 877-244-0864 |
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TennesseeLearn more about child care in Tennessee. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Tennessee |
| Reporting by Phone | 877-237-0004 |
| Online Report Submission | Submit a Child Abuse or Neglect Report Online in Tennessee |
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TexasLearn more about child care in Texas. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Texas |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-252-5400 |
| Online Report Submission | Submit a Child Abuse or Neglect Report Online in Texas |
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UtahLearn more about child care in Utah. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Utah |
| Reporting by Phone | 855-323-3237 |
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VermontLearn more about child care in Vermont. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Vermont |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-649-5285 |
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VirginiaLearn more about child care in Virginia. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Virginia |
| Reporting by Phone | 804-786-8536 (In-State) 800-552-7096 (Out-of-State) |
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Virgin IslandsLearn more about child care in the Virgin Islands. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in the Virgin Islands |
| Reporting by Phone | 340-774-0930 (St. Thomas) 340-718-2980 (St. Croix) 340-776-6334 (St. John) |
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WashingtonLearn more about child care in Washington. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Washington |
| Reporting by Phone | 866-363-4276 |
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West VirginiaLearn more about child care in West Virginia. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in West Virginia |
| Reporting by Phone | 800-352-6513 |
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WisconsinLearn more about child care in Wisconsin. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Wisconsin |
| Reporting by Phone | Contact the county or tribe where the child or child's family lives to report suspected abuse or neglect. If the agency is not known, contact the closest county. Wisconsin County Child Protective Services Contact Information |
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WyomingLearn more about child care in Wyoming. | |
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| Online Information | How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Wyoming |
| Reporting by Phone | Contact the county Department of Family Services where the child lives to report suspected abuse or neglect. |