Abuse Information
Reporting Abuse
What to do if you believe your child or any child is being abused or neglected:
- Obtain medical attention for the child immediately if necessary.
- Insure the child has no further contact with anyone you believe may be committing the abuse or neglect.
- Notify the Child Abuse Hotline in your state and/or local police.
- Missouri - 800-392-3738 or 573-751-3448
- Kansas - 800-922-5330
- National Hotline - 800-422-4453
- Cooperate with the authorities investigating your report.
- Insure the child receives all necessary medical and psychological help. Check in the Yellow Pages under Mental Health or contact your local United Way.
CAPA is a treatment provider and only serves the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area. If you have concerns about child abuse, each state has an abuse hotline where you are able to make a confidential report. The national number is listed above. If you or someone you know needs assistance or additional information, check the front of the phonebook or yellow pages (Hotlines, Child Protective Services, Mental Health, Social/Family Services, Parents Annonymous and Family Resource Agencies).