# Child Abuse Help Resources - Virginia ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Text “CHILDHELP” to 1-800-422-4453 - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Virginia Department of Social Services - Child Protective Services (CPS)** - **Phone:** 1-800-552-7096 (24/7 Hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/index.html](https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/index.html) - **Office Locations:** Available in all counties and cities in Virginia. - **Services Provided:** Investigation of child abuse and neglect, emergency shelter services, counseling, and referrals to community resources. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria) - **Fairfax County Child Protective Services** - **Phone:** 703-324-7400 - **Website:** [https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/) - **Office Location:** 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency removal, counseling, and forensic interviews. ### Richmond Area - **Richmond Child Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** 804-612-6119 - **Website:** [https://www.grscan.com](https://www.grscan.com/) - **Office Location:** 103 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, case management, and family counseling. ### Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach, Norfolk) - **Children's Advocacy Center of Hampton Roads** - **Phone:** 757-668-6100 - **Website:** [https://www.kidshaven.org](https://www.kidshaven.org/) - **Office Location:** 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 - **Specialized Services:** Multidisciplinary support, forensic exams, and parenting education. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Virginia CPS Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-552-7096 (Available 24/7) - **Website:** [https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/reporting.html](https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/reporting.html) - **How to Report:** Provide the child’s name, address, nature of the abuse or neglect, and any immediate safety concerns. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Darkness to Light - Online Resources for Child Abuse Prevention** - **Website:** [https://www.d2l.org](https://www.d2l.org/) - **Features:** Online training courses, prevention toolkits, and anonymous reporting resources. - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)** - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Features:** Confidential online chat, live support, and reporting resources. ## Educational Resources - **Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV)** - **Website:** [https://www.pcav.org](https://www.pcav.org/) - **Description:** Resources for identifying signs of abuse, parenting support, and prevention training. ## Other Resources - **SCAN of Northern Virginia (Stop Child Abuse Now)** - **Phone:** 703-820-9001 - **Website:** [https://www.scanva.org](https://www.scanva.org/) - **Services Provided:** Parenting classes, advocacy, and community outreach programs. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Virginia Department of Social Services._