How To Report Child Abuse
If you suspect a child is experiencing abuse or neglect, call Indiana’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can report anonymously, ensuring confidentiality while safeguarding the well-being of children in our community.
Indiana is a mandatory reporting state; anyone who suspects a child has been neglected or abused must by state law make a report.
To access information on local DCS offices, click here.
