Resources:

To report a harmed child, or a child who may be at risk of harm - call the New York State Child Abuse Hotline 

1-800-342-3720

This is the "Hotline" number for the Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The Hotline receives telephone calls alleging child maltreatment or abuse in New York . Information from the calls is relayed to the local Child Protective Service for investigation. The Central Register monitors response and identifies if there are prior abuse or maltreatment reports. Your name can be kept confidential.

The Crisis Nursery at The New York Foundling offers a "safe haven" for infants and children when the family needs a respite. 888-435-7553

Child Advocacy Centers:

Being a parent is hard today. If you or someone you know is having difficulty coping with a child's behavior or their own anger, here are some places where parents can get help:

Brooklyn 718-928-6950

Queens 718-575-1342

Staten Island 718-556-0844

Manhattan & Bronx 212-517-3012

Hotlines:

The Family Crisis Hotline at The New York Foundling - Offering understanding, support and help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-888-435-7553

Domestic Violence 800-621-4673

Crime Victims 866-669-4357

Sexual Assault 212-227-3000

What Can You Do to Help Prevent Child Abuse?

•  Raise the issue with your local district and elected officials.

•  Recognize at-risk types of families : those who abuse drugs or alcohol; those who seem disinterested in the care of their children or who are isolated from their community.

•  Reach out to families to reduce the likelihood of child abuse.

•  Recognize the warning signs and symptoms that a child is being abused.

•  Report suspected child abuse or neglect.