# Child Abuse Help Resources - Utah ## 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 - **Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)** - **Phone:** 1-855-323-3237 (24/7 Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Hotline) - **Website:** [https://dcfs.utah.gov](https://dcfs.utah.gov/) - **Office Locations:** [Contact Us - Utah DCFS](https://dcfs.utah.gov/contact-us/) - **Services Provided:** Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect, offers family support services, and provides resources for child welfare. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Salt Lake County - **Salt Lake County Children's Justice Center** - **Phone:** (385) 468-4560 - **Website:** [https://slco.org/childrens-justice-center/](https://slco.org/childrens-justice-center/) - **Office Location:** 257 11th Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 - **Specialized Services:** Provides a child-friendly environment for interviews and services related to child abuse investigations. ### Utah County - **Utah County Children's Justice Center** - **Phone:** (801) 851-8554 - **Website:** [https://cjc.utahcounty.gov](https://cjc.utahcounty.gov/) - **Office Location:** 315 South 100 East, Provo, UT 84606 - **Specialized Services:** Offers support for child abuse victims, including forensic interviews and medical examinations. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **State Reporting Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-855-323-3237 (1-855-323-DCFS) - **Website:** [https://dcfs.utah.gov/services/child-protective-services/](https://dcfs.utah.gov/services/child-protective-services/) - **How to Report:** Utah law requires any person who has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect to immediately notify DCFS or law enforcement. When reporting, provide detailed information about the child's situation, including names, addresses, and the nature of the abuse or neglect. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Prevent Child Abuse Utah** - **Phone:** (801) 393-3366 - **Website:** [https://pcautah.org](https://pcautah.org/) - **Features:** Offers online resources, educational materials, and prevention programs to protect children from abuse. ## Educational Resources - **Family Support Centers of Utah** - **Website:** [https://utahfamilies.org](https://utahfamilies.org/) - **Description:** Provides information on preventing child abuse, parenting resources, and links to local family support centers. ## Other Resources - **Utah Foster Care** - **Phone:** (877) 505-5437 - **Website:** [https://utahfostercare.org](https://utahfostercare.org/) - **Services Provided:** Recruits and trains foster families to provide safe homes for children in need. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Utah Division of Child and Family Services at [https://dcfs.utah.gov/contact-us/](https://dcfs.utah.gov/contact-us/)._