Find CDSS-published county child-protection reporting numbers, emergency guidance and mandated-reporter resources.
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For an emergency, follow the cited emergency guidance. Suspected child-abuse reports go to the appropriate county reporting agency, using the number and time/location labels in the official directory.
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Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Alpine County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Alpine — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Child Protective Services are mandated by Federal and State Law to investigate and respond to all allegations of suspected child abuse and neglect. Reports of abuse and neglect can be reported to the following hotlines:
Child Protective Services | Alpine County, CA - Official Website — cps-06003-113
Child Protective Services are mandated by Federal and State Law to investigate and respond to all allegations of suspected child abuse and neglect. Reports of abuse and neglect can be reported to the following hotlines:
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Butte County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Butte — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
You can find the free mandated reporter trainings on the CA Mandated Reporter website.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Calaveras County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Calaveras — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
To Report Child or Elder Abuse call (209) 754-6677 or 1-844-690-5137.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Colusa County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Colusa — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
If you suspect child abuse please complete the Suspected Child Abuse Reporting Form or Call (530) 458-0280 to make a report. A social worker is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Child Welfare Services | Colusa County, CA - Official Website — cps-06011-116
If you suspect child abuse please complete the Suspected Child Abuse Reporting Form or Call (530) 458-0280 to make a report. A social worker is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Del Norte County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Del Norte — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Reports can be made by Mandated Reporters and community members to the Child Abuse Hotline at (707) 464-3191, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: El Dorado County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
El Dorado — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE, PLEASE CALL: El Dorado County CPS 24-hour HOTLINE (844) 756-3699 For general questions, you may also contact CPS staff at our main office lines, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Placerville (530) 642-7100 South Lake Tahoe (530) 573-3201
Child Protective Services - El Dorado County — cps-06017-118
TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE, PLEASE CALL: El Dorado County CPS 24-hour HOTLINE (844) 756-3699 For general questions, you may also contact CPS staff at our main office lines, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Placerville (530) 642-7100 South Lake Tahoe (530) 573-3201
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Fresno County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Fresno — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Provides information on how to report suspected child abuse in Fresno County.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Glenn County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Glenn — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Child Welfare Services (CWS) in Glenn County are provided by the Health and Human Services Agency Child Protective Services Unit. The unit is composed of social workers who are trained in Child Welfare Services and the investigation of child abuse reportings.
Child & Youth Services | County of Glenn — cps-06021-120
Child Welfare Services (CWS) in Glenn County are provided by the Health and Human Services Agency Child Protective Services Unit. The unit is composed of social workers who are trained in Child Welfare Services and the investigation of child abuse reportings.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Humboldt County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Humboldt — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Kern County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Kern — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Child Abuse Hotline (661) 631-6011 (Countywide) (760) 375-6049 (Ridgecrest) (Report 24 hours per day, 7 days per week) For all emergencies call 911
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Kings County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Kings — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Lake County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Lake — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Child welfare social workers are available to take reports and respond to situations of abuse or neglect all hours of the day or night, every day of the year. Anyone concerned for the safety of a child can make a report by calling 707-262-0235.
Child Welfare Services | Lake County, CA — cps-06033-124
Child welfare social workers are available to take reports and respond to situations of abuse or neglect all hours of the day or night, every day of the year. Anyone concerned for the safety of a child can make a report by calling 707-262-0235.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Madera County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Madera — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Child Welfare Services offered at the Department of Social Services include: Case management, Independent Living Program, Healthy Beginnings, Incredible Years Parenting Program, and Transitional Housing Plus.
Child Welfare Services | Madera County — cps-06039-125
Child Welfare Services offered at the Department of Social Services include: Case management, Independent Living Program, Healthy Beginnings, Incredible Years Parenting Program, and Transitional Housing Plus.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Mendocino County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Mendocino — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
We are here to help. If you suspect abuse of a child, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our 24/7 Emergency Response hotline is available to take your reports and provide guidance.
Family & Children's Services | Mendocino County — cps-06045-126
We are here to help. If you suspect abuse of a child, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our 24/7 Emergency Response hotline is available to take your reports and provide guidance.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Merced County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Merced — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
To report child abuse or neglect, 24 hours a day, please call our emergency number at (209) 385-3104.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Mono County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Mono — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Call the Hotline immediately to report suspected abuse or neglect.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Monterey County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Monterey — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Steps for Mandated Reporters 1. Call the Hotline at: 1-800-606-6618 or 831-755-4661 to make your report. 2. Submit the Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) form to FCS by fax within 36 hours of your report. 3. Send to confidential fax number 831-796-8529 for use by mandated reporters only. Do not fax other information to this number.
Family & Children's Services | County of Monterey, CA — cps-06053-129
Steps for Mandated Reporters 1. Call the Hotline at: 1-800-606-6618 or 831-755-4661 to make your report. 2. Submit the Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) form to FCS by fax within 36 hours of your report. 3. Send to confidential fax number 831-796-8529 for use by mandated reporters only. Do not fax other information to this number.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Napa County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Napa — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline Local Calls: 707-253-4261 Toll Free: 800-464-4216
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Nevada County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Nevada — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Abuse is the non-accidental injury of a child. It includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, exploitation and neglect. Any concerned person can report known or suspected child abuse or neglect. Reports can be made 24 hours per day, 7 days per week by calling 530-273-4291 or toll-free at 888-456-9380.
Report Child Abuse and Neglect | Nevada County, CA — cps-06057-131
Abuse is the non-accidental injury of a child. It includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, exploitation and neglect. Any concerned person can report known or suspected child abuse or neglect. Reports can be made 24 hours per day, 7 days per week by calling 530-273-4291 or toll-free at 888-456-9380.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Plumas County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Plumas — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Between 8:00am – 5:pm Monday to Friday call 530-283-6350 to report abuse After hours and on weekends, please call the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 530-283-6300, or in the event of an emergency, call 911.
Children Services | Plumas County, CA - Official Website — cps-06063-132
Between 8:00am – 5:pm Monday to Friday call 530-283-6350 to report abuse After hours and on weekends, please call the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 530-283-6300, or in the event of an emergency, call 911.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Sacramento County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Sacramento — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
For Mandated Reporters, please make your verbal report to the Sacramento County Child Abuse Hotline. Call (916) 875-5437 to obtain a password to complete the online "Suspected Child Abuse Report".
For Mandated Reporters, please make your verbal report to the Sacramento County Child Abuse Hotline. Call (916) 875-5437 to obtain a password to complete the online "Suspected Child Abuse Report".
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: San Francisco County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
San Francisco — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Anyone can make a confidential report of suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Be prepared to provide the child’s name, address, approximate age, and situation.
Anyone can make a confidential report of suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Be prepared to provide the child’s name, address, approximate age, and situation.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: San Joaquin County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
San Joaquin — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Social workers will review your provided information and determine if CPS will respond directly. Children’s Services must meet specific requirements for action, and the child’s safety, well-being, and best interest are always our top priorities.
How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect — cps-06077-135
Social workers will review your provided information and determine if CPS will respond directly. Children’s Services must meet specific requirements for action, and the child’s safety, well-being, and best interest are always our top priorities.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: San Luis Obispo County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
San Luis Obispo — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Child Welfare Services, sometimes referred to as Child Protective Services (CPS), aims to provide for the safety and stability of children and youth who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Child Welfare Services (CWS) - County of San Luis Obispo — cps-06079-136
Child Welfare Services, sometimes referred to as Child Protective Services (CPS), aims to provide for the safety and stability of children and youth who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: San Mateo County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
San Mateo — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Suspected child abuse reporters can be made to the San Mateo County Children and Family Services Agency 800-632-4615 or your local police or sheriff departments.
Making a Child Abuse Report | County of San Mateo, CA — cps-06081-137
Suspected child abuse reporters can be made to the San Mateo County Children and Family Services Agency 800-632-4615 or your local police or sheriff departments.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Sierra County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Sierra — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
When a referral is received, the social service staff obtains facts from the person making the referral to determine if the referral alleges abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The emergency response staff determines if an in-person response is indicated. Whenever a report indicates the need for protection, CPS will:
Child Protective Services (CPS) | Sierra County, CA - Official Website — cps-06091-138
When a referral is received, the social service staff obtains facts from the person making the referral to determine if the referral alleges abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The emergency response staff determines if an in-person response is indicated. Whenever a report indicates the need for protection, CPS will:
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Siskiyou County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Siskiyou — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
To report the suspected abuse of a child call 530-841-4200 during business hours or call the after hours hotline at 530-842-7009.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Solano County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Solano — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
To Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect, Call 1-800-544-8696
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Tehama County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Tehama — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
The Child Abuse Hotline is available 24hrs a day, every day to receive reports and investigate suspected child abuse.
Tehama — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE CALL 1-800-323-7711 Child Abuse Hotline The Child Abuse Hotline is available 24hrs a day, every day to receive reports and investigate suspected child abuse.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Trinity County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Trinity — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Child Protective Services takes reports of suspected child abuse and neglect for all children living in Trinity County. Reports can be made by Mandated Reporters and community members to the Child Abuse Hotline at 530-623-1314 24 hours a day. Please use discretion by making non-emergent reports during regular business hours whenever possible.
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse | Trinity County, CA — cps-06105-142
Child Protective Services takes reports of suspected child abuse and neglect for all children living in Trinity County. Reports can be made by Mandated Reporters and community members to the Child Abuse Hotline at 530-623-1314 24 hours a day. Please use discretion by making non-emergent reports during regular business hours whenever possible.
Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Service area: Tuolumne County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources
Tuolumne — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers
Reports can be made any time, day or night, seven days a week:
Use the county-specific CDSS directory and its daytime, after-hours, TDD and location labels. CDSS publishes this directory; the county reporting agency receives the report.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Service availability
Use the child-protection agency for the county relevant to the report.
Training and reference materials are separate from making a report. Use the county reporting contact for suspected abuse and the official emergency instructions for emergencies.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Service availability
The linked training site offers general and profession-specific modules; this guide does not establish an individual reporter’s full legal duties.