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Physical Abuse
Physical abuse can be any act of violence (accidental or intentional) that results in an injury to a child. This may include punching, kicking, shaking, stabbing, throwing, biting, choking, burning or hitting (with a hand or an object, like a belt or switch).
Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse is the most difficult category to define, and unfortunately, the most difficult type of abuse to investigate. Examples include harsh criticism, name-calling or derogatory comments, shaming, threatening, withholding love and affection, and possibly exposing children to domestic violence.
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse may include inappropriate touching, being forced to have sex or engage in sexual acts, being forced to watch pornography, being prostituted, or having someone expose themselves to a child.
Neglect
Neglect is a failure to provide certain basic necessities of life, including food/water, adequate shelter, or appropriate supervision. Not getting medical care or not being taken to school may also classify as neglect.
Find Your State’s Child Abuse Reporting Line
Use the map below to find your state’s child welfare laws and reporting contacts. If you’d rather talk to someone first, you can reach a Childhelp counselor by call, text, or chat. We’re here to help.
Alabama
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your county’s CPS number.
24/7: No
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Arizona
CPS Phone Number: 1-888-767-2445</p
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Arkansas
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-482-5964
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
California
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your county’s CPS number.
24/7: Varies
Online Reporting: Varies per county
Colorado
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your county’s CPS number.
24/7: Varies
Online Reporting: Varies per county
Connecticut
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-842-2288
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Georgia
CPS Phone Number: 1-855-422-4453
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Hawaii
CPS Phone Number: 1-808-832-5300 or 1-800-494-3991
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Indiana
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-800-5556
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Law Enforcement Only
Kansas
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-922-5330
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Louisiana
CPS Phone Number: 1-855-452-5437
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Maryland
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your county’s CPS number
24/7: Varies
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Massachusetts
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-792-5200
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Michigan
CPS Phone Number: 1-855-444-3911
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Minnesota
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your country’s CPS number.
24/7: No
Online Reporting: No
Mississippi
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-222-8000
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – All – App also available
Missouri
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-392-3738
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Nevada
CPS Phone Number:
- Clark County: 1-702-399-0081
- Washoe County: 1-833-900-SAFE (7233)
- All Other Counties: 1-833-803-1183
24/7: Varies
Online Reporting: No
New Mexico
CPS Phone Number: 1-855-333-7233
CPS Text Number: YOUTH ONLY – 1-505-591-8444
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: No
New York
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-342-3720
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
North Carolina
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your county’s CPS number.
24/7: No
Online Reporting: Varies per county
North Dakota
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your county’s CPS number.
24/7: No
Online Reporting: No
Ohio
CPS Phone Number: Call the Ohio Department of Children and Youth at 855-642-4453 or visit website.
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes
Pennsylvania
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-932-0313
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandatory Reporters Only
Tennessee
CPS Phone Number: 1-877-237-0004
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – All – App also available
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Texas
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-252-5400
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – All
Click here for more details
Utah
CPS Phone Number: 1-855-323-3237
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: Yes – Mandated Reporters Only
West Virginia
CPS Phone Number: 1-800-352-6513
24/7: Yes
Online Reporting: No
Click here for more details
Wisconsin
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your county’s CPS number.
24/7: No
Online Reporting: No
Wyoming
CPS Phone Number: Phone Number is specific to county. Please see website for your county’s CPS number.
24/7: No
Online Reporting: No