# Child Abuse Help Resources - Maryland ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Maryland Department of Human Services - Child Protective Services (CPS)** - **Phone:** 1-800-332-6347 (Statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/](https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/) - **Office Locations:** Available at county Departments of Social Services statewide - **Services Provided:** Investigation of child abuse and neglect reports, safety planning, and family support services. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Baltimore - **Baltimore Child Abuse Center (BCAC)** - **Phone:** 1-443-984-9423 - **Website:** [https://www.bcaci.org](https://www.bcaci.org/) - **Office Location:** 2300 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, trauma-focused therapy, and advocacy for child abuse victims. ### Montgomery County - **Montgomery County Child Welfare Services** - **Phone:** 1-240-777-4417 - **Website:** [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov](https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/) - **Office Location:** 1301 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850 - **Specialized Services:** Case management, family support programs, and protective interventions. ### Prince George’s County - **Prince George’s County Department of Social Services - CPS** - **Phone:** 1-301-909-2450 - **Website:** [https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/) - **Office Location:** 805 Brightseat Rd., Landover, MD 20785 - **Specialized Services:** Investigation and intervention in cases of child abuse or neglect, family services. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Maryland Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-332-6347 - **Website:** [https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/](https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/) - **How to Report:** Provide details including the child’s name, location, and description of the suspected abuse or neglect. Reports can be made anonymously. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Darkness to Light - Online Training and Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.d2l.org](https://www.d2l.org/) - **Features:** Online training for identifying and reporting child abuse, educational resources for parents and professionals. - **Childhelp Online Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse/](https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse/) - **Features:** Information on abuse prevention, anonymous reporting guidance, and support materials. ## Educational Resources - **Prevent Child Abuse America** - **Website:** [https://preventchildabuse.org](https://preventchildabuse.org/) - **Description:** Provides resources for recognizing and preventing child abuse, including training for community members and professionals. ## Other Resources - **The Family Tree - Maryland** - **Phone:** 1-800-243-7337 - **Website:** [https://www.familytreemd.org](https://www.familytreemd.org/) - **Services Provided:** Parenting support, child abuse prevention programs, and crisis support for families. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Maryland Department of Human Services at [https://dhs.maryland.gov](https://dhs.maryland.gov/)._