Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-800-800-5556) (DCS Hotline)
Statewide hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect in Indiana. Call 1-800-800-5556, available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Indiana is a mandatory reporting state, so anyone who suspects a child is being abused or neglected is required by law to make a report. You can report anonymously. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Who it is for
Anyone in Indiana who suspects a child is being abused or neglected, including mandated reporters and concerned community members.
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.