# Child Abuse Help Resources - Nebraska ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline:** Childhelp - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Available via online chat - **Website:** [Childhelp](https://www.childhelp.org/) ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Nebraska Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-652-1999 - **Website:** [Nebraska DHHS - Child Abuse Reporting](https://dhhs.ne.gov/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 hotline for reporting child abuse and neglect. Services include investigation of reports, emergency intervention, and connection to local resources. - **Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)** - **Phone:** (402) 471-3121 - **Website:** [Nebraska DHHS](https://dhhs.ne.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Offices located in Lincoln, Omaha, and regional centers statewide - **Services Provided:** Child welfare services including foster care, family support, and prevention programs. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Omaha - **Project Harmony** - **Phone:** (402) 595-1326 - **Website:** [Project Harmony](https://www.projectharmony.com/) - **Office Location:** 11949 Q St, Omaha, NE 68137 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, therapy, case coordination, and advocacy for abused children. ### Lincoln - **Voices of Hope** - **Phone:** (402) 476-2110 - **Website:** [Voices of Hope](https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org/) - **Office Location:** 2545 N St, Lincoln, NE 68510 - **Specialized Services:** Support and advocacy for families and children affected by abuse. Offers counseling and crisis intervention. ### Grand Island - **Central Nebraska Child Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** (308) 385-5125 - **Website:** [Central Nebraska CAC](https://www.centralnebraskacac.org/) - **Office Location:** 123 W 3rd St, Grand Island, NE 68801 - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy, medical exams, counseling, and legal assistance for child abuse cases. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Nebraska Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-652-1999 - **Website:** [Nebraska DHHS - Report Child Abuse](https://dhhs.ne.gov/) - **How to Report:** Provide detailed information about the suspected abuse, including the child's name, location, and description of the situation. Calls can be anonymous. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Child Welfare Information Gateway** - **Website:** [Child Welfare Gateway](https://www.childwelfare.gov/) - **Features:** Educational materials, state-specific reporting information, and online resources for professionals and families. - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)** - **Phone/Text:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [RAINN](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Features:** 24/7 support for survivors of sexual abuse, including children. Offers live chat and anonymous reporting tools. ## Educational Resources - **Nebraska Alliance of Child Advocacy Centers** - **Website:** [Nebraska Alliance](https://www.nebraskacacs.com/) - **Description:** Provides training and resources for professionals working with child abuse victims. Supports advocacy centers across Nebraska. - **Stop It Now!** - **Website:** [Stop It Now!](https://www.stopitnow.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for identifying and preventing child abuse, including guides for parents, educators, and caregivers. ## Other Resources - **CASA for Children (Court Appointed Special Advocates)** - **Phone:** (402) 477-2788 (State office) - **Website:** [Nebraska CASA](https://www.nebraskacasa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocates for abused or neglected children in the court system. Provides training for volunteers. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at (402) 471-3121._