Los Angeles County
Department of Children
and Family Services
Child Protection Hotline (800) 540-4000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this site?

Who can use this site?

Do I have to submit a follow-up Suspected Child Abuse Report form?

If I already made a report to the Child Protection Hotline, why do I also have to submit a follow-up report?

How do I report abuse?

How do I register an account?

I forgot my password. How can I retrieve it?

How do I edit my profile?

My account is inactive. What does that mean?

What happens if my account is inactive?

How do I unlock my account?

What if I don’t have a referral number or reference number?

What information will I need to complete my follow-up Suspected Child Abuse Report?

What if I am missing information?

How long do I have to complete my follow-up Suspected Child Abuse Report?

Will I be able to print my follow-up Suspected Child Abuse Report?

Do I also need to mail in or fax my Suspected Child Abuse Report?

What happens after a follow-up Suspected Child Abuse Report is completed?



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