Department of Child Safety (DCS)
Report suspected child abuse to the following phone number:
●1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445)
A Department of Child Safety (DCS) report can be made anytime a person presently under the age of 18 is the subject of any of the following types of abuse:
●Physical
●Sexual or emotional
●Neglect or abandonment
●Exploitation
These types of abuse may have been inflicted, or may likely be inflicted, by a parent, guardian, or custodian. The parent, guardian or custodian may have permitted or have reason to believe another person may inflict the abuse. The report must contain sufficient information to locate the child.
When an unwed minor parent claims abuse or neglect as a good cause reason for living alone, fax the
Unwed Minor Parent Abuse/Neglect (FAA-0259) form and any other information or documentation to:
Fax: (602) 530-1832