How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

If a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
If you believe that a child is being abused or neglected call the CPS Hotline at (209) 468-1333.








 

 

  Children's Services

Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Resource Families - Foster Care and Adoption

Safely Surrender Baby

Children's Shelter

Be prepared to give the following information:
  • Name of the child being abused
  • Age of the child
  • Address where the child can be located
  • Contact information for the child’s parents or caregivers, if known
  • Types of abuse or neglect suspected
  • Reason for making the report, including specific signs of abuse and whether it is part of an ongoing pattern
  • Name and age of other children in the home, if known
  • Name of the person hurting the child if known, and relationship to the child
  • If the child is in immediate danger call 911

What happens next?

  • Social workers will review your provided information and determine if CPS will respond directly. Children’s Services must meet specific requirements for action, and the child’s safety, well-being, and best interest are always our top priorities.
  • CPS may respond or provide the family with a referral to a community organization that can provide support to the family
  • Due to confidentiality laws in California, unless you are a mandated reporter in an official capacity (i.e., teacher, police officer, etc), you will not be updated by CPS about the results of the investigation.
  • If a child is taken from the parent/caregiver due to abuse or neglect, CPS will look for relatives or family friends to consider as a safe place for the child to live. For family members interested in learning more about the process and requirements of being a foster family, please visit Alliance for Children’s Rights and contact San Joaquin County Children’s Services to start the process.

If you think a child is being abused or neglected by someone other than their parent, caretaker, or household member, please call your local non-emergency law enforcement agency to make a report.

Stockton
(209) 937-8377

Manteca
(209) 456-8101




Escalon
(209) 838-7093

Lathrop
(209) 858-5551

Sheriff Office
(209) 468-4400

Strengthening Families

San Joaquin County offers many programs and resources to help make families stronger, safer, happy, and healthy.

2-1-1 San Joaquin provides 24/7 information and referral services. The staff provides individuals with community resources to meet health and human service needs.

Call: (800) 436-9997 or 2-1-1 (24/7 Toll-Free) Text your zip code to: 898211 Visit: www.211sj.org