Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS)
Human Services in Montgomery, Alabama. Alabama's statewide toll-free hotline for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. Reports are routed to the ADHR Child Protective Services (CPS) unit in the county where the child lives, where CPS staff screen and investigate. Reports may be made anonymously. Mandatory reporters in Alabama include all physicians, hospital staff, dentists, nurses, school teachers and administrators, day-care wo
Phone: (866) 425-5437
Address: Alabama Department of Human Resources, Montgomery, Alabama, 36130
Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/services/child-protective-services/
Good to know: Statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-866-425-5437 (1-866-4AL-KIDS, verified 2026-05-01 via dhr.alabama.gov). 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reports may also be made during business hours to the Child Services unit at the local county DHR (see county rows). For emergencies where a child is in immediate danger, call 911 first. For after-hours county-level CPS contacts, see the after-hours pho
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Frequently asked questions about Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS)
How do I contact Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS)?
You can call Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS) at (866) 425-5437 or visit Alabama Department of Human Resources in Montgomery, Alabama. Their website is https://dhr.alabama.gov/services/child-protective-services/.
What services does Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS) offer?
Alabama's statewide toll-free hotline for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. Reports are routed to the ADHR Child Protective Services (CPS) unit in the county where the child lives, where CPS staff screen and investigate. Reports may be made anonymously. Mandatory reporters in Alabama include all physicians, hospital staff, dentists, nurses, school teachers and administrators, day-care workers, social workers, mental-health professionals, law enforcement, and clergy.
Are services at Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS) free or low-cost?
Many community human services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS) at (866) 425-5437 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS) offer services in other languages?
Call Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (ADHR / 1-866-4AL-KIDS) at (866) 425-5437 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
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.