In Connecticut, the State Department of Children and Families (DCF) is responsible for investigating and enforcing our state’s child protection laws.
REPORTING ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT
Individuals who have reason to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected should make a report to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) at the toll-free, 24 hour Child Abuse and Neglect Careline (1-800-842-2288). Certain social service, mental health, education, and other professionals are mandated reporters, and are therefore required by law to make a report, if in their professional capacity, they have reason to believe a child is being abused or neglected. If you are unsure if a situation is reportable under the law, feel free to call the DCF Child Abuse and Neglect Careline. The social work staff is prepared to discuss the situation with you and help you determine the appropriate course of action.
For Frequently Asked Questions About Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect
and for more information on Connecticut Laws and additional resources about Child Abuse and Neglect, visit the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries webpage: https://www.jud.ct.gov/lawlib/law/childabuse.htm
TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT’S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
211 is a program of United Way of Connecticut and is supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.
Central Intake/Assessment for Substance Use DisorderSubstance Use Disorder Programs that serve as an intake for agencies which evaluate individuals who are in need of substance use services and are directed to the number of subsidized beds that may be available in the community. Some programs may also offer medical detoxification services for people who need them.
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