Prevent Child Abuse

Child abuse can be prevented but it
is up to you to make the report when
you suspect it.

Your call is always confidential.

Below you will find more information about
child abuse and resources to help.
 
Each State designates specific agencies to receive and investigate reports of suspected
child abuse and neglect. Typically, this responsibility is carried out by child protective services (CPS) within a Department of Social Services, Department of Human Resources, or Division of Family and Children Services. In some States, police departments may also receive reports of child abuse or neglect. 
 
For more information or assistance with reporting, please call: 

In Texas, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at 800-252-5400 or visit www.txabusehotline.org , Nationwide, Childhelp® at 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453),  Or your local CPS agency.

 
Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Child Abuse Reporting Contact Information by State
 
Child Welfare Information Gateway provides extensive information regarding child abuse prevention, intervention, reporting and more. Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families by connecting child welfare, adoption and related professionals as well as concerned citizens to timely, essential information.
 
Childhelp is a national organization that provides crisis assistance and other counseling and referral services. The Childhelp® National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD) is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with professional crisis counselors who have access to a database of 55,000 emergency, social service, and support resources.
 
Harris County STAR Program and Universal Child Abuse Prevention Funded by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. A portion of this content was provided by the Child Welfare Information Gateway.