# Child Abuse Help Resources - Ohio ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Description:** A national hotline offering confidential assistance for child abuse cases, available 24/7. ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Ohio Department of Job and Family Services - Child Protective Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-686-1430 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [http://jfs.ohio.gov](http://jfs.ohio.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Statewide - **Services Provided:** Offers reporting assistance, investigations, and resources for child abuse cases across Ohio. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Columbus - **Franklin County Children Services** - **Phone:** 1-614-229-7000 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.franklincountyohio.gov](https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/) - **Office Location:** 855 W. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43223 - **Specialized Services:** Provides investigation, support services, foster care, and counseling for children and families. ### Cleveland - **Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services** - **Phone:** 1-216-696-KIDS (5437) - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.cuyahogacounty.us](https://www.cuyahogacounty.us/) - **Office Location:** 3955 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 - **Specialized Services:** Child welfare services, abuse reporting, foster care, and in-home services for children in need. ### Cincinnati - **Hamilton County Job and Family Services - Children’s Services** - **Phone:** 1-513-241-5437 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.hcjfs.org](https://www.hcjfs.org/) - **Office Location:** 222 E. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - **Specialized Services:** Provides case management, abuse reporting, emergency shelter, and other services for children and families. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Ohio Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-686-1430 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [http://jfs.ohio.gov/county](http://jfs.ohio.gov/county) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect in Ohio. Make sure to provide detailed information about the child, the alleged abuse, and any other relevant facts. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Child Welfare Information Gateway** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov](https://www.childwelfare.gov/) - **Features:** Provides information on child abuse prevention, child protection resources, and how to report abuse. ## Educational Resources - **Stop It Now!** - **Website:** [https://www.stopitnow.org](https://www.stopitnow.org/) - **Description:** Offers educational materials and support for preventing child sexual abuse, including advice for parents, caregivers, and professionals. ## Other Resources - **Ohio Children’s Trust Fund** - **Phone:** 1-614-466-2000 - **Website:** [http://www.ohiochildrenstrustfund.org](http://www.ohiochildrenstrustfund.org/) - **Services Provided:** Provides funding, education, and resources for child abuse prevention programs across Ohio. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services or other listed organizations._