NY Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR Child Abuse Hotline)
The Statewide Central Register (SCR), also called the child abuse hotline, receives reports of suspected child abuse and maltreatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The public can call 1-800-342-3720. Mandated reporters use 1-800-635-1522. TDD/TTY callers can use 1-800-638-5163.
Who it is for
Anyone who suspects a child is being abused or maltreated in New York. 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.