# Child Abuse Help Resources - New York ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline: Childhelp** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Description:** Provides 24/7 confidential assistance and support for victims of child abuse and concerned individuals. ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)** - **Phone:** 1-800-342-3720 (Child Abuse Hotline) - **Website:** [https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cps/](https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cps/) - **Services Provided:** Receives and investigates reports of suspected child abuse and maltreatment, and provides protective services to ensure child safety. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### New York City - **Administration for Children's Services (ACS)** - **Phone:** 311 (within NYC) or 1-800-342-3720 (NY State Child Abuse Hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/child-welfare/keeping-children-safe.page](https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/child-welfare/keeping-children-safe.page) - **Office Location:** 150 William Street, New York, NY 10038 - **Specialized Services:** Investigates child abuse and neglect reports, provides child protection, and offers family support services. ### Westchester County - **Westchester County Child Protective Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-342-3720 (NY State Child Abuse Hotline) - **Website:** [https://socialservices.westchestergov.com/child-protective-services](https://socialservices.westchestergov.com/child-protective-services) - **Office Location:** 112 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601 - **Specialized Services:** Investigates allegations of child abuse or maltreatment and provides necessary protective services. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **New York State Central Register (SCR) of Child Abuse and Maltreatment** - **Phone:** 1-800-342-3720 - **Website:** [https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cps/](https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cps/) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment. Be prepared to provide the child's name, address, and details of the suspected abuse or neglect. ## Online Child Protection Services - **New York State Mandated Reporter Resource Center** - **Website:** [https://www.nysmandatedreporter.org/](https://www.nysmandatedreporter.org/) - **Features:** Provides training and resources for mandated reporters to identify and report child abuse and maltreatment. ## Educational Resources - **New York State Assembly - A Guide to New York's Child Protective Services System** - **Website:** [https://www.nyassembly.gov/comm/Children/20011016/htmldoc.html](https://www.nyassembly.gov/comm/Children/20011016/htmldoc.html) - **Description:** Offers an overview of the child protective services system in New York, including procedures for reporting and investigating child abuse and maltreatment. ## Other Resources - **New York State Children's Alliance** - **Website:** [https://www.nyschildrensalliance.org/](https://www.nyschildrensalliance.org/) - **Services Provided:** Supports child advocacy centers across New York State in providing services to child abuse victims and their families. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New York State Office of Children and Family Services._