Parent and Community Resources

Suspected Case of Child Abuse or Neglect?

  1. If it is an emergency, call your local police department. They can ensure the immediate safety of a child and get medical attention if needed.
  2. Call your state or local child abuse hotline. Click here to find your state child welfare agency.
  3. If you are unsure how to report, contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline or 1-800-4-A-CHILD for more information about how to report in your community.
  4. If you want to report an Internet concern, contact the Cyber Tip Line.

Remember:

  • Suspicion of abuse is all that is necessary to file a report;
  • Your information can be given anonymously; and
  • You will be asked to describe your concerns about the child and it will be helpful if you can provide: the child’s name, age, address, gender, school attended (if possible), and names of parents.

Foster Care – Get Involved

AARP – GrandFacts

1-855-4APARENT (1-855-427-2736)

Office of Child Care

AdoptUSKids

We commend you on your desire to start an agency to help vulnerable children and youth. The process can be quite complex. You should start your efforts by conferring with state and local child welfare authorities in your community to find out about state regulations, the process for getting started in your state, and so on. You should also reach out to leaders in the community and other key stakeholders to find out what would help to ensure that children, youth, families, and the community flourish.

CWLA does not have the legal authority to investigate, intervene or provide guidance on individual cases or personal matters.

The Administration for Children and Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information and answers specific questions on a range of child, youth, and family issues at Help for You & Your Family.

Click on the Resources tab above for a listing of additional resource options. This list is for information only, and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by CWLA.

Baby Abandonment

National Safe Haven Alliance

1-888-510-BABY (2229)

Report Child Abuse in Your State
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

American Bar Association Section on Family Law

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

State Offices

National Crime Prevention Council – Leaving Kids Home Alone

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Home Alone Children

Federation for Children with Special Needs

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

United Way – AIRS 211 Information & Referral Service

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

National Human Tracking Hotline

1-888-373-7888 or Text BeFree (233733)

U.S. Department of State

American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services

Human Rights Campaign
Lambda Legal
PFLAG

MentalHealth.gov
Mental Health America
NAMI
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

Association for Conflict Resolution

Circle of Parents
Parent Anonymous
Parent 2 Parent USA

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center

National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

Parents for Megan’s Law and The Crime Victims Center
National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Visit CWLA’s AOD Resource Page (link to new page)
SAMHSA Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Preventing Youth Suicide – Tips for Parents and Educators

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice