Here are resources for **child abuse help** in **Pennsylvania**: --- ### **Statewide Child Abuse Reporting and Support** 1. **Pennsylvania ChildLine (Statewide Hotline)** - **Services**: Report suspected child abuse or neglect. Offers support and resources for children and families. - **Phone**: 1-800-932-0313 (Available 24/7) - **Website**: [Child Welfare Information](https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe) 2. **Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)** - **Services**: Oversees child protection laws and resources for children experiencing abuse or neglect. - **Website**: [https://www.dhs.pa.gov](https://www.dhs.pa.gov/) --- ### **Local Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)** Child Advocacy Centers provide support for children who are victims of abuse, offering medical exams, counseling, and legal assistance. - **National Children's Alliance (NCA) Directory** - **Services**: Locate CACs in your area. - **Website**: [Find a Center](https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/) --- ### **Counseling and Emotional Support** 1. **PA 2-1-1** - **Services**: Connects families to counseling services and child welfare resources. - **Phone**: Dial **211** - **Website**: [https://www.pa211.org](https://www.pa211.org/) 2. **National Parent Helpline** - **Services**: Emotional support and guidance for parents dealing with abuse-related issues. - **Phone**: 1-855-427-2736 - **Website**: [https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org](https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/) 3. **The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth)** - **Services**: Provides crisis intervention and support for LGBTQ+ youth facing abuse or family issues. - **Phone**: 1-866-488-7386 - **Website**: [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) --- ### **Legal and Advocacy Services** 1. **Pennsylvania Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA)** - **Services**: Assists victims of abuse, including children, with navigating legal processes and accessing resources. - **Phone**: 1-800-563-6399 - **Website**: [https://www.ova.pa.gov](https://www.ova.pa.gov/) 2. **Children's Rights Advocacy** - **Services**: Works to protect the rights of abused children in Pennsylvania. - **Website**: [https://www.childrensrights.org](https://www.childrensrights.org/) --- ### **National Hotlines** 1. **National Child Abuse Hotline** - **Services**: Offers 24/7 support, information, and referrals for child abuse cases. - **Phone**: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website**: [https://childhelphotline.org](https://childhelphotline.org/) 2. **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)** - **Services**: Provides support for sexual abuse victims, including minors. - **Phone**: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website**: [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) --- ### **Immediate Help** 1. **Local Law Enforcement** - If a child is in immediate danger, call **911**. Law enforcement works closely with child protection agencies. 2. **Hospitals and Medical Providers** - Medical professionals are mandatory reporters of child abuse and can provide immediate care and report concerns. --- ### **Education and Prevention Programs** 1. **Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania** - **Services**: Promotes awareness and prevention of child abuse through community education. - **Website**: [https://www.preventchildabusepa.org](https://www.preventchildabusepa.org/) 2. **Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children** - **Services**: Offers prevention training and resources to adults to protect children from abuse. - **Website**: [https://www.d2l.org](https://www.d2l.org/) --- If you suspect child abuse or need help, the **ChildLine Hotline (1-800-932-0313)** is a crucial first step for reporting and accessing resources in Pennsylvania.