If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police at 9-1-1.

Crisis and support contacts for child abuse

Child Welfare Information Gateway

A listing of state toll-free numbers for specific agencies to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.

Hotlines

Childhelp

800-4-A-CHILD

Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call or text the hotline for crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

24-hour Hotline and CyberTipline (for reporting child sexual exploitation)

800-THE-LOST (843-5678)

If you think you have seen a missing child, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. The Congress-authorized Cybertipline is a means for reporting crimes against children. Reports may be made 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, online at www.cybertipline.com.

National Runaway Safeline

Children’s Bureau/ACYF

A listing of state toll-free numbers for specific agencies to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.

Parent Resources

Prevent Child Abuse America®

800-CHILDREN (244-5373)

A resource for tips, referrals, and parenting materials. In participating states, calls will be connected to the state chapter. For non-participating states, the national office.

Healthy Families America®

312-663-3520

An innovative initiative designed to support and educate new parents through voluntary home visitation.

National Children’s Advocacy Center

256-533-KIDS (5437)

The National Children’s Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization that provides training, prevention, and treatment services to fight child abuse and neglect.

Circle of Parents

804-308-0841

A family support program offering free weekly meetings for anyone in a parenting role wanting to discuss issues related to raising children.

Family Resources

Grandparent Information Center

800-424-3410

For grandparents raising grandchildren, professionals, support groups, researchers, and policy makers to discuss issues related to raising children.

Contact Us

National Office

Prevent Child Abuse America
228 South Wabash Avenue
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Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-663-3520
Fax: 312-939-8962
Email: info@preventchildabuse.org

For referrals, please call 1-800-Children (1-800-244-5373).

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