Reporting Child Abuse
What must I do if I suspect abuse or neglect of a child?
What must I do if I suspect abuse or neglect of a child?
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police first.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police first.
Then call the Texas Abuse Hotline to make a report.
Then call the Texas Abuse Hotline to make a report.
The Texas Abuse Hotline is open 24/7/365
The Texas Abuse Hotline is open 24/7/365
1.800.252.5400
1.800.252.5400
(Report via the online reporting system for non-urgent situations only. A non-urgent situation means that intervention is not needed within 24 hours.)
(Report via the online reporting system for non-urgent situations only. A non-urgent situation means that intervention is not needed within 24 hours.)