California Child Abuse Reporting (County Child Protective Services) (Report Child Abuse)
In California, suspected child abuse or neglect is reported to the Child Protective Services agency in the child's county, each of which runs a 24-hour hotline staffed by trained social workers. The California Department of Social Services publishes a directory of all 58 county child abuse reporting numbers.
Who it is for
Anyone, including mandated reporters, who suspects a child is being abused or neglected. Use the county directory to find your local 24-hour hotline.
Focus: Child abuse
Good to know
There is no single statewide child abuse reporting line; reports go to the county. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. For support and referrals, the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is 1-800-422-4453.
How to reach them
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Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.