# Child Abuse Help Resources - Vermont ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline:** Childhelp - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [Childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) – Child Protection** - **Phone:** 1-800-649-5285 (24/7 Reporting Line) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [Vermont DCF – Child Protection](https://dcf.vermont.gov/protection/reporting) - **Office Locations:** Multiple statewide offices (find local offices on the website) - **Services Provided:** Investigation of abuse and neglect, child safety assessments, family support services, foster care, and adoption resources. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Burlington - **Howard Center – Child, Youth, and Family Services** - **Phone:** 802-488-6000 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [Howard Center](https://howardcenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 208 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, case management, crisis support, and family education programs. ### Rutland - **Child First Advocacy Center of Rutland County** - **Phone:** 802-747-0200 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [Child First Advocacy Center](https://www.childfirstvermont.org/) - **Office Location:** 256 North Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, victim advocacy, trauma-focused therapy, and coordination with law enforcement. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **State Reporting Hotline:** Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) - **Phone:** 1-800-649-5285 (available 24/7) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [DCF Reporting Page](https://dcf.vermont.gov/protection/reporting) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline with the child's name, address, and a description of the concerns. Reports can be made anonymously. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Darkness to Light – Online Resources** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** 1-866-FOR-LIGHT (1-866-367-5444) - **Website:** [Darkness to Light](https://www.d2l.org/) - **Features:** Online training for adults on preventing and identifying child abuse, resources for survivors, and support for families. ## Educational Resources - **Prevent Child Abuse Vermont (PCAVT)** - **Website:** [Prevent Child Abuse Vermont](https://www.pcavt.org/) - **Description:** Offers training for professionals and families, child safety education, and resources to prevent abuse and neglect. ## Other Resources - **Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence** - **Phone:** 802-223-1302 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [Vermont Network](https://vtnetwork.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support for survivors of domestic violence and abuse, advocacy services, and connections to local resources. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Vermont Department for Children and Families at 1-800-649-5285 or visit their [website](https://dcf.vermont.gov/protection/reporting)._