You will not be required to identify yourself for this basic information. Submit a report in writing. This is not the preferred way, but a letter written to the social services agency will be taken seriously. However, unless you know someone you can address it to, it will go to the central mail room and may be significantly delayed in getting to someone with authority to act. However, it is completely anonymous.
Give as much information as you can. If you have it, give the child's name and age. You must be able to give an address, including the city and county. Other good information is the name of the parents and a brief and succinct description of what you have seen or suspect. Be as specific as possible. Affix proper postage and mail the report to the agency.
Give or mail your letter to a mandated reporter. This is someone who, by law, must report suspected child abuse and neglect. Common mandated reporters are school personnel, doctors, law enforcement, and psychologists. If you believe a school-age child is being abused or neglected, you can tip off the teacher or school nurse with a letter. These trained professionals can evaluate the child and make the report through official channels.
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Do not expect your written report to be acknowledged. Also, you will not be able to contact the agency and ask about progress. All records concerning the child will be kept confidential. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1. Do not be tempted to use the child abuse reporting systems to try to influence the outcome of a divorce or custody case.
Making false accusations of child abuse can result in loss of custody, restricted visitation, or sanctions for contempt of court. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. You Might Also Like How to. How to. You always have the choice to call the local police. A third option is to contact someone in a profession or field that legally requires them to contact CPS with their name and contact information.
People in these positions are called mandatory reporters, because they are required by law to report suspected abuse or maltreatment. These positions include:. If you are in any way uncertain if you have witnessed child abuse or maltreatment, you may want to talk to someone in one of these professions who knows the child or the child's family, such as a school teacher or health care provider.
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Child Welfare Policy Manual. Child Maltreatment. How You Can Help Someone Who Is Being Abused or Neglected Provides children and youth with information about what child abuse and neglect is and what to do if they are concerned about the safety and well-being of another child. This material may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, when doing so, please credit Child Welfare Information Gateway. Skip to main content. How do I report suspected child abuse or neglect?
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