Be Prepared to Provide

When calling the Florida Abuse Hotline, be prepared to provide the following information:

• Victim’s name, address or location, approximate age, race and sex;
• Physical, mental or behavioral indications that the person is infirmed or disabled;
• Signs or indication of harm or injury or potential harm or injury (physical description or behavioral changes);
• Relationship of the alleged person responsible to the victim, if possible. If the relationship is unknown, a report will still be taken if other reporting criteria are met.

Phone

TEL: 1-800-962-2873
TTY: 711 or 1-800-955-8771

Press 1 to report suspected abuse, neglect or abandonment of a child

Press 2 to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of the elderly or a vulnerable adult

Press 3 to verify the identity of a child protective investigator who recently visited you

Press 4 for information/referrals to other services in your local area.