What You Can Do: Report Suspected Abuse or Neglect
PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION ™ CAMPAIGN

If you suspect abuse or neglect may be occurring, report it. To find out how, call information or contact your department of social services listed under government agencies in the phone book. If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police.

Child Abuse Reporting Numbers in your State
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Children's Bureau/ACYF
1250 Maryland Avenue, SW
Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20024
A listing of State toll-free numbers for specific agencies to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.

Hotlines
Childhelp USA
National Child Abuse Hotline
15757 N. 78th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(800) 4-A-CHILD
Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature and referrals.

Father Flanagan's Boys Home
(Boys Town)
14100 Crawford St.
Boys Town, NE 68010
(800) 448-3000
Operates a variety of in- and out-of-home services for children and families.

National Runaway Switchboard
30810 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(800) 621-4000
The National Runaway Switchboard's mission is to facilitate relationships that ensure youth and families have access to resources in their communities.


Children's Legal Rights
American Bar Association (ABA)
Center on Children and the Law
740 15th St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 662-1720
Consultation, technical assistance and training for professionals in using the legal system to protect children.

American Civil Liberties Union
Children's Rights Project
132 W. 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 549-2500
A national program of litigation, advocacy and education.

National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)
1825 Marion St., Suite 340
Denver, CO 80218
(888) 828-NACC
Professional organization for lawyers and other practitioners who represent children in court.


Family Resources
Grandparent Information Center
601 E St., NW, Room B5436
Washington, DC 20049
(800) 424-3410
For grandparents raising grandchildren, professionals, support groups, researchers and policy makers.

Family Support America
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 338-0900
A membership organization of social service agencies concerned with strengthening families through preventive services.


Medical Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics
141 NW Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 434-4000
Provides numerous materials for professionals working in the child abuse prevention field.


Parent Resources
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
230 N. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 567-7000
Volunteers support families under stress and single parents by working with children in need of additional attention and friendship.

Center for the Improvement of Child Caring
11331 Ventura Blvd., Suite 103
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-0903
Provides training for parents and training of parenting instructors nationwide. Offers a wide variety of workshops nationwide.


Support for New Parents
Birth To Three
86 Centennial Loop
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 484-5316
Programs are for parents of infants, toddlers, and for teenage parents.

Healthy Families America^® (HFA)
200 S. Michigan Ave.
17th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 663-3520
An innovative initiative designed to support and educate new parents through voluntary home visitation.


Associations/Organizations
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
407 S. Dearborn St., Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 554-0166
A multidisciplinary membership society promoting support among professionals who work with victims of child abuse.

American Public Human Services Association
810 First St., NE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002-4267
(202) 682-0100
Concerned with effective administration of publicly funded human services.