Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline | NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)
Eligibility
Open to the public.
Required documents
None
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
877-652-2873 (877-NJ-ABUSE)
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call the hotline to access services and/ore to file a report.
Fees
None
Service area
NJ
Accepts reports of child abuse and neglect, including those occurring in institutional settings such as child care centers, schools, foster homes and residential treatment center.
What's Here
Providing organization
NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)
Responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the child's protection and the family's treatment. Services include protection, case management, foster care, adoption, and family supports and services through community providers.