Connecticut DCF Careline (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting) (DCF Careline)
The DCF Careline receives reports of suspected child abuse and neglect 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 1-800-842-2288 (TDD 1-800-624-5518). Staff gather information to determine whether a report meets Connecticut's criteria for child abuse or neglect and dispatch an investigation.
Who it is for
Anyone who suspects a child in Connecticut has been abused or neglected or is at risk, including mandated reporters. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 first.
Focus: Child abuse
How to reach them
Use the organization's own page for current hours, contact, and any local sites. For safety, Findwell does not publish shelter locations or other confidential addresses.
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.