Who do I call?

If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, call the Family and Children’s Services Hotline at (831) 454-2273 or toll free at 1 (877) 505-3299, available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

When you call to make a report, you will be asked for specific information, such as:

• Child's name, approximate age and address
• The name and relationship of the person you believe is abusing the child
• What you have seen or heard regarding the abuse or neglect
• Your name and telephone number, this is voluntary information- unless you are calling as a mandated reporter, in which case you are required to identify yourself.