If you're in Idaho and need help with child abuse, these resources provide support, reporting options, and assistance: --- ### 1. **Idaho Child Protective Services (CPS)** - Responsible for investigating and addressing child abuse and neglect cases in Idaho. - **Website**: [Idaho CPS](https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Children/AbuseNeglect/tabid/74/Default.aspx) - **Child Abuse Reporting Hotline**: **1-855-552-KIDS (1-855-552-5437)** (24/7) - **Services**: Investigations, safety planning, and family support. --- ### 2. **National Child Abuse Hotline** - Offers confidential support, crisis intervention, and information on local resources. - **Website**: [Childhelp Hotline](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Phone**: **1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)** - **Text**: Live chat available on the website. --- ### 3. **Idaho Children's Trust Fund** - Focused on preventing child abuse through education and community programs. - **Website**: [Idaho Children's Trust Fund](https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/) - **Contact**: Resources for parenting support and advocacy. --- ### 4. **Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Idaho** - Trained volunteers advocate for abused or neglected children in the court system. - **Website**: [Idaho CASA](https://www.idahocasa.org/) - **Contact**: Find local CASA programs via the website. --- ### 5. **Idaho Legal Aid Services** - Provides free legal advice and representation in child abuse cases, including protective orders. - **Website**: [Idaho Legal Aid](https://www.idaholegalaid.org/) - **Phone**: **1-208-746-7541** --- ### 6. **Family Advocates (Boise)** - Offers family support services, education, and advocacy for child safety. - **Website**: [Family Advocates](https://www.familyadvocates.org/) - **Phone**: **(208) 345-3344** --- ### 7. **National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)** - Helps report and address cases involving child exploitation or abuse. - **Website**: [NCMEC](https://www.missingkids.org/) - **CyberTipline**: **1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)** --- ### 8. **Local Law Enforcement** - Report any suspected child abuse directly to your local police or sheriff’s department. - **Non-Emergency Numbers**: Check your county’s law enforcement directory for contact info. --- ### 9. **Faces of Hope (Boise)** - A community-based nonprofit providing emergency services for victims of abuse. - **Website**: [Faces of Hope](https://www.facesofhopevictimcenter.org/) - **Phone**: **(208) 577-4400** --- ### 10. **Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health** - Offers support for children impacted by trauma and abuse. - **Website**: [Idaho Federation of Families](https://idahofederation.org/) - **Phone**: **(208) 433-8845** --- ### 11. **Prevent Child Abuse Idaho** - Educates communities and families to prevent child abuse and neglect. - **Website**: [Prevent Child Abuse Idaho](https://www.preventchildabuseidaho.org/) --- ### Reporting Child Abuse in Idaho 1. **Immediate Danger**: Call **911**. 2. **Report to CPS**: Use the **Idaho Child Abuse Reporting Hotline** (**1-855-552-5437**). 3. **Gather Information**: Provide as much detail as possible, such as the child’s location, suspected abuser, and nature of the abuse. For more personalized guidance or further assistance, feel free to ask!