Child Abuse Neglect Hotline - Missouri

Address

PO Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103-0088

(800) 392-3738

www.dss.mo.gov/cd/can.htm

AKA:

Child Abuse Hotline

Description:

The Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline is a toll-free telephone line open 24/7. Any person may report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anonymous reports are accepted from individuals who are not mandated by occupation to report, but please consider identifying yourself. Being able to contact you later helps the Children's Division staff complete a more thorough investigation. They may also need to ask you for more information during the investigation process.

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

May 14, 2024

Address Listings

P.O. Box (Primary)

PO Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103-0088

Contacts

Main Email

Primary Contact

askcd@dss.mo.gov

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(800) 392-3738

Child Abuse Hotline Relay Number

(800) 735-2466

Child Abuse Hotline Texting Number

(800) 735-2966

Legal Status:

Governmental

Accessibility:

N/A

Description

To report child abuse, abuse or exploitation, including at a child care facility, or neglect cases or to receive help for a potential or actual child abuse case in Missouri.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Call on behalf of children that are vulnerable, neglected, and/or abused. Call 911 if child needs medical attention or is currently being abused.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call, text, or report online to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Missouri

Geography Served

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