mcocy: Reporting Child Abuse

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

Reporting Child Abuse

 ·   CHILDLINE   1-800-932-0313

 ·   CHILDLINE is the toll-free Pennsylvania statewide hot line and registry for reporting suspicions of child abuse and neglect.  CHILDLINE operates seven days/week, 24 hours/day to receive reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.  CHILDLINE maintains a record of all substantiated reports of abuse and neglect for purposes of Child Abuse History Clearances for individuals wishing to become employed in a child-serving profession, volunteer with children or become foster parents.

      ·     Montgomery County Office of Children & Youth
        (610) 278-5800 

  ·    A call may be made directly to the Office of Children & Youth, anytime of the day or night, to report concerns.  An Intake Caseworker is available 24 hours/day, seven days/week.  During evenings, weekends, or holidays, call (610) 275-1222.

Mandated Reporters click here for  CY-47 Abuse Report Form

       ·    When to call 911

       ·    If you are in immediate danger of injury.

 ·   If you suspect a child is in immediate danger of injury or if the abuse or injury is  happening right now.

 ·   If there is a need to collect evidence or maintain a chain of custody of evidence.

 ·   If a child has been abused or neglected by a stranger, or someone other than parent, guardian or caretaker of the child.