# Child Abuse Help Resources - Washington ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline:** Childhelp - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/](https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 confidential assistance for victims of child abuse, offering crisis intervention, information, and referrals to emergency, social service, and support resources. ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)** - **Phone:** 1-866-END-HARM (1-866-363-4276) - **Website:** [https://dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse](https://dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse) - **Services Provided:** Receives and investigates reports of suspected child abuse and neglect, assesses child safety, and provides protective services to ensure the well-being of children. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Region 1 (Eastern Washington) - **DCYF Region 1 Office** - **Phone:** 1-800-557-9671 - **Website:** [https://dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse](https://dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse) - **Services Provided:** Local intake for reporting child abuse and neglect, conducting investigations, and providing child protective services. ### Region 2 (Western Washington) - **DCYF Region 2 Office** - **Phone:** 1-866-829-2153 - **Website:** [https://dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse](https://dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse) - **Services Provided:** Local intake for reporting child abuse and neglect, conducting investigations, and providing child protective services. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **State Reporting Hotline:** Washington State Child Protective Services - **Phone:** 1-866-END-HARM (1-866-363-4276) - **Website:** [https://dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse](https://dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse) - **How to Report:** Provide the child's name, address, age, details of the suspected abuse or neglect, and any other relevant information. Reports can be made anonymously. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/](https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/) - **Features:** Offers confidential crisis intervention, information, and referrals through phone and online resources. ## Educational Resources - **Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe** - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org/subs/childhelp-speak-up-be-safe/](https://www.childhelp.org/subs/childhelp-speak-up-be-safe/) - **Description:** A comprehensive child abuse and bullying prevention education curriculum that equips students with skills to prevent or interrupt abuse and bullying. ## Other Resources - **Children's Advocacy Centers of Washington (CACWA)** - **Website:** [https://cacwa.org/](https://cacwa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Provides support and resources for reporting child abuse, including information on local advocacy centers and guidance on the reporting process. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families._