(To report child abuse)- 1-800-932-0313
Report of Suspected Child Abuse form to be submitted after a mandated report makes an oral report. https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Resources/Documents/CY47.pdf
For mandated reporters, can create and manage account here to report suspected child abuse.
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home
Parents! Are you being investigated by Philadelphia DHS (Department of Human Services)? Are you receiving DHS or CUA (Community Umbrella Agency) services? Are you unsure about your rights or how to proceed? Call for FREE Legal Advice (215) 981-3765. https://clsphila.org/services/dhs-cases-parents-only
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To report child abuse in Philadelphia- 215-683-6100. https://www.phila.gov/services/crime-law-justice/report-a-crime-or-concern/abuse-and-harassment/report-child-abuse-or-neglect/
– Works with the School District to prevent disruptions to a child’s education when they are placed in DHS care
– ESC liaisons can help with academic problems, attendance/truancy, transportation to/from school, support for children with special education needs. Call (215) 683-4001 or OCFCommunications@phila.gov
https://dhsconnect.phila.gov/pfds2/esc-public/consult
Anyone can make the referral, but permission to evaluate must come from the education decision maker (biological parent, another EDM, etc., not the foster/resource parent). If there are delays in psycho-educational testing after the permission to evaluate has happened, it can be helpful to contact ELC § ELC Education Rights Helpline: 215-238-6970, info@elc-pa.org
-ESC Cognito Referral Form https://bit.ly/ocf_esc
If you are being hurt, know someone who might be hurting, or are afraid you might hurt another, call or text the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453. www.childhelp.org
Provides outpatient mental health services for children 2-13 who have been abused, neglected or who have witnessed extreme violence- Programs include: Therapeutic Nursery Program for children 3-5 yrs. old with emotional, behavioral, and multiple learning problems. Community Based Services like WRAP Around services and Intensive Case Management- Trauma Assistance Program for children who have experienced a severely traumatic event- 215-496-0707
www.cctckids.org
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children’s Child Protection Clinic at Front and Erie helps minimize the potential for further trauma from abuse by completing the medical evaluation and providing psychosocial support for the affected child and family. Call 215-427-6869 for information. Click for link
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Safe Place: The Center for Child Protection and Health, also provides compassionate evaluations of abused children and advocates on their behalf- call 215-590-4923 or click here for more information.
Coordinates child sexual abuse investigations among Philadelphia public agencies. Also provides support and education to children and non-offending caretakers- Victim Services and Support phone number 215-387-9500– 300 E Hunting Park Avenue. www.philachildrensalliance.org
The mission of CASA of Philadelphia County is to provide screened, trained and supervised volunteers who advocate for safe, permanent, and nurturing homes for abused and neglected children under the protection of the Dependency Court in Philadelphia County. 1501 Cherry Street- 267-519-5326-for providers, families can’t call or info@casaphiladelphia.org
www.casaphiladelphia.org
Offers free legal and social services to Philadelphia’s abused and neglected children with the goal of securing a permanent, nurturing environment for every child. – Founded in 1977, they have trained over 2000 attorneys for pro bono services-One Penn Center1617 JFK Boulevard- Suite 1200 267-546-9200 ask for preassigned child advocate.
sccalaw.org
RAINN runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline (phone hotline) and a 24/7 online hotline addressing anything related to sexual violence. 800-656-HOPE (4673). rainn.org