Be Prepared to Provide
When calling the Florida Abuse Hotline, be prepared to provide the following information:
- Victim’s name, address or location, approximate age, race and sex;
- Physical, mental, or behavioral indications that the person is infirmed or disabled;
- Signs or indication of harm or injury or potential harm or injury (physical description or behavioral changes);
- Relationship of the alleged person responsible to the victim, if possible. If the relationship is unknown, a report will still be taken if other reporting criteria are met.
Phone
TEL: 1-800-962-2873
TTY: 711 or 1-800-955-8771
Press 1 to report suspected abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child.
Press 2 to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly or a vulnerable adult.
Press 3 to verify the identity of a child protective investigator who recently visited you.
Press 4 for information/referrals to other services in your local area.
Online
Web reporting should not be used for situations requiring immediate attention. If you believe a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, please call 9 1 1 and then call the Hotline’s toll-free reporting number (1-800-96-ABUSE / 1-800-962-2873). If the child or vulnerable adult is not in immediate danger or at imminent risk of harm, please gather all your information in advance and select one of the web reporting options.