# Child Abuse Help Resources - Michigan ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline:** Childhelp - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Text "SAFE" to 4-HELP (4-4357) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) - Child Protective Services** - **Phone:** 855-444-3911 (CPS Reporting Hotline) - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs](https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs) - **Office Locations:** Offices statewide - **Services Provided:** Reporting assistance, child welfare services, emergency shelter, and family support services. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Detroit Metro Area - **Wayne County Child Welfare Division** - **Phone:** 313-967-5100 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.waynecounty.com](https://www.waynecounty.com/) - **Office Location:** 640 Temple, Detroit, MI - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, emergency placement, case management ### Grand Rapids Area - **Kent County Family and Children Services** - **Phone:** 616-336-3800 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.kentcountymi.gov](https://www.kentcountymi.gov/) - **Office Location:** 121 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids, MI - **Specialized Services:** Parenting classes, family counseling, abuse investigation support ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Michigan Child Protective Services (CPS) Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 855-444-3911 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs](https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs) - **How to Report:** Call the CPS hotline to report suspected abuse or neglect. Be prepared to provide the child’s name, age, and details of the situation. If immediate danger is present, call 911. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Childhelp Online Chat and Reporting** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org/get-help/](https://www.childhelp.org/get-help/) - **Features:** Anonymous online reporting, live chat support, resources for children and families in crisis. ## Educational Resources - **Michigan Child Protection Training and Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs](https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs) - **Description:** Provides information on recognizing the signs of child abuse, training resources for professionals, and guidelines for mandated reporters. ## Other Resources - **Michigan Children’s Trust Fund** - **Phone:** 517-241-7171 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/ctf](https://www.michigan.gov/ctf) - **Services Provided:** Prevention programs, community outreach, funding for child abuse prevention programs, advocacy for children’s safety. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services._