# Child Abuse Help Resources - Missouri ## Emergency Contacts - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [Childhelp](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Services Provided:** Offers 24/7 confidential assistance, crisis intervention, and referrals to emergency, social service, and support resources. ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Missouri Department of Social Services - Children's Division** - **Phone:** 1-800-392-3738 (Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline) - **Website:** [Missouri DSS Children's Division](https://dss.mo.gov/cd/) - **Services Provided:** Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect, provides protective services, and offers family support programs. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### St. Louis - **Family Resource Center** - **Phone:** (314) 534-9350 - **Website:** [Family Resource Center](https://www.frcmo.org/) - **Office Location:** 3309 S Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63139 - **Specialized Services:** Provides child abuse prevention and treatment services, including counseling, parenting classes, and home visitation programs. ### Kansas City - **The Children's Place** - **Phone:** (816) 363-1898 - **Website:** [The Children's Place](https://www.childrensplacekc.org/) - **Office Location:** 6401 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131 - **Specialized Services:** Offers therapeutic services for young children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other trauma. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-392-3738 - **Website:** [Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline](https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm) - **How to Report:** Provide the child's name, age, address, details of the suspected abuse or neglect, and any other relevant information. Reports can be made anonymously. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Missouri KidsFirst** - **Website:** [Missouri KidsFirst](https://www.missourikidsfirst.org/) - **Features:** Offers resources for preventing child abuse and neglect, training for mandated reporters, and advocacy for child welfare policies. ## Educational Resources - **Prevent Child Abuse Missouri** - **Website:** [Prevent Child Abuse Missouri](https://missourikidsfirst.org/prevent-child-abuse-missouri/) - **Description:** Provides educational materials on recognizing and preventing child abuse, as well as training programs for professionals and community members. ## Other Resources - **Child Advocacy Centers of Missouri** - **Website:** [Child Advocacy Centers of Missouri](https://www.missourikidsfirst.org/child-advocacy-centers/) - **Services Provided:** Offers a network of centers providing forensic interviews, medical examinations, and therapeutic services for children who have experienced abuse. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Missouri Department of Social Services through their [website](https://dss.mo.gov/)._