Maryland Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (CPS)
Maryland's Child Protective Services responds to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. Anyone who suspects a child is being abused or neglected can call the statewide line 1-800-917-7383 (1-800-91-PREVENT) or 911, or report to the local department of social services in the jurisdiction where the abuse is believed to have happened. Reporters do not need proof, only a reasonable suspicion. Health care practitioners, educators, human service workers, and law enforcement officers are mandated reporters and must report both orally and in writing.
Who it is for
Anyone who suspects a child is being abused or neglected in Maryland, including mandated reporters.
Focus: Child abuse
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.