Report Abuse and Fraud

Report Child Abuse
If you or anyone you know suspects any incidents of child abuse or neglect in your community then please, call us to report these incidents immediately.
Our Child Protective Services unit is here to help children who are the victims of abuse and neglect. Call us and we will keep your name in the strictest confidence.
You can reach our Child Protective Services staff by calling any of your local departments of social services. Click HERE for a list of numbers to the local departments.
Please click HERE to contact us by email.
Report Welfare Fraud
A complaint may also be made by calling the Welfare Fraud hotline at 1-800-332-6347 or by Welfare Fraud Complaint Form
Report Domestic Violence
If you are being abused by your spouse or significant other and need help, we are here for you. Please, let our Office of Victim Services guide you to the right place for assistance. We partner with community-based organizations and agencies across the State that can provide you with the help you need.
Click HERE to find the Hotline number for the Domestic Violence program nearest you.
Help is just a phone call away. Your personal information will remain confidential.
For your protection, our partner agencies provide safe accommodations and board for victims of domestic violence and their children. They also offer therapeutic counseling, abuser intervention programs, and legal advocacy.
Do you need help? Please call 1-800-332-6347.
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