# Child Abuse Help Resources - Massachusetts ## 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/) - **Description:** Provides 24/7 confidential support and resources for reporting and addressing child abuse. ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)** - **Phone:** 1-800-792-5200 (Child-at-Risk Hotline) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-children-and-families](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-children-and-families) - **Office Locations:** DCF offices across the state. - **Services Provided:** Child protection investigations, foster care, adoption, and family support programs. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Boston - **Boston Children's Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** 617-779-2146 - **Website:** [https://www.bostonchildrenshospital.org](https://www.bostonchildrenshospital.org/) - **Office Location:** 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, medical evaluations, and therapy for abused children. ### Springfield - **The Children's Study Home** - **Phone:** 413-739-5626 - **Website:** [https://www.studyhome.org](https://www.studyhome.org/) - **Office Location:** 44 Sherman St, Springfield, MA 01109 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, foster care placement, and residential treatment. ### Worcester - **UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center - Child Protection Program** - **Phone:** 508-856-3273 - **Website:** [https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org](https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org/) - **Office Location:** 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655 - **Specialized Services:** Medical evaluations, psychological support, and case coordination. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Massachusetts Child-at-Risk Reporting Hotline (DCF)** - **Phone:** 1-800-792-5200 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-child-abuse-or-neglect](https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-child-abuse-or-neglect) - **How to Report:** 1. Call the hotline or your local DCF office. 2. Provide details such as the child’s name, address, and description of the situation. 3. Reports can be anonymous, but providing contact information helps with follow-up. ## Online Child Protection Services - **National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)** - **Phone:** 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) - **Website:** [https://www.missingkids.org](https://www.missingkids.org/) - **Features:** Online reporting of abuse, resources for families, and educational materials. ## Educational Resources - **MassKids - Prevent Child Abuse Massachusetts** - **Website:** [https://www.masskids.org](https://www.masskids.org/) - **Description:** Provides training materials for educators, signs of abuse guides, and prevention programs for communities. ## Other Resources - **Children's Trust Massachusetts** - **Phone:** 617-727-8957 - **Website:** [https://www.childrenstrustma.org](https://www.childrenstrustma.org/) - **Services Provided:** Parenting education, child abuse prevention programs, and advocacy for family well-being. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._