Know the Signs

You Are Not Alone

As a parent, finding out that your child has been abused can be the worst experience you will have. Any parent whose child is harmed will have to struggle with their own feelings about what happened. The single most important factor affecting a child’s recovery and healing is the level of support from parents/caregivers.

Your CAC Visit

CAC Services

We Are Here to Help

Child Abuse is not a topic people like to talk about and as a parent/caregiver something we may want to ignore. It is important to KNOW that abuse can happen to someone you love. It is never a child’s fault.

Child Abuse – Know the Signs

Resources

KNOW & TELL

If a child tells you that he or she has been hurt or you are concerned that a child may be the victim of any type of abuse or neglect, you are required to call the Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Central Intake Unit at:

Telephone: (800) 894-5533
Call your local police department with immediate child safety concerns (dial 911)

Proof of abuse and neglect is not required to make a report and you may report confidentially.