If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, it is your legal duty to report it to Child Protection Services.
Every person who knows or suspects that a child (a person under the age of 18) needs protection MUST REPORT.
When?
Report the situation as soon as possible. If you have new knowledge or information to believe a child needs protection, you must report again.
How am I protected?
Your identity will remain anonymous.
What do I report?
A child is in need of protection when the safety or wellbeing of the child is endangered because of the following circumstances and/or actions by a parent or guardian:
- Physical Harm
- Emotional Harm
- Including, but not limited to, chronic alcohol or drug abuse by the parent or anyone living in the same residence as the child.
- Family Violence
- Sexual Abuse or Sexual Exploitation
- Neglect
- Abandonment
- Child has or is likely to seriously harm a person or animal intentionally or seriously damage property intentionally and there is no ability or willingness of a parent to address or prevent the issue.
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How do I make a report?
Call the Child Protection Assessment Unit:
Regular business hours:
902-368-6657 or toll-free at 1-877-341-3101
Or you can email assessmentunit@ihis.org
After hours, holidays & weekends:
902-368-6868 or toll free at 1-800-341-6868