Do you suspect child abuse or neglect? Report it now!
To report child abuse or neglect, call the Toll Free New York State Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-342-3720
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call TDD/TTY at 1-800-638-5163 or have your Video Relay System provider call 1-800-342-3720
If you believe that a child is in immediate anger, call 911 or your local police department.
To report child abuse or neglect, call the Toll Free New York State Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-342-3720
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call TDD/TTY at 1-800-638-5163 or have your Video Relay System provider call 1-800-342-3720
If you believe that a child is in immediate anger, call 911 or your local police department.
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services maintains the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR also known as the "hotline"). The SCR receives calls 24 hours a day, every day from two sources: mandated reporters and non-mandated reporters, including the public.
Mandated Reporters:
Other mandated reporters are listed in the Summary Guide for Mandated Reporters.
For more information visit the Office of Children and Family Services
Mandated Reporters:
- Medical and hospital personnel
- School officials
- Social service workers
- Child care workers
- Residential care workers and volunteers
- Law enforcement personnel
Other mandated reporters are listed in the Summary Guide for Mandated Reporters.
For more information visit the Office of Children and Family Services