Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline

Child & Family Services — Child Abuse Hotline in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (24/7) Trained intake workers screen reports, gather information, and dispatch investigations to the appropriate child protective services office.

Phone: (855) 422-4453

Address: Statewide hotline – serves all of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia

Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: 24/7 child abuse and neglect reporting, intake screening, dispatch to child protective services, mandated reporter support

Ages served: Children and youth 0–18

Good to know: Mandated reporters and the public can call to report suspected child maltreatment.

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Frequently asked questions about Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline

How do I contact Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline?

You can call Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline at (855) 422-4453 or visit Statewide hotline – serves all of Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia. Their website is https://dfcs.georgia.gov.

What services does Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline offer?

Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline offers 24/7 child abuse and neglect reporting, intake screening, dispatch to child protective services, mandated reporter support. Serves Children and youth 0–18. Georgia Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (24/7) Trained intake workers screen reports, gather information, and dispatch investigations to the appropriate child protective services office.

Are services at Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline at (855) 422-4453 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline support?

Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline?

Georgia Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline reports serving Children and youth 0–18. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (855) 422-4453 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.