A variety of resource information related to child abuse and maltreatment/neglect specific to New York State.
To report child abuse and neglect, call:
1-800-342-3720
Mandated Reporters Hotline for child abuse and maltreatment reports:
1-800-635-1522
For information on the Abandoned Infant Protection Act, call:
1-866-505-SAFE
For more Information about training necessary to fulfill New York State Professional Licensing Requirements Contact:
New York State Education Department
Office of Professional Licensing
State Education Building-2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12234
Or call 518-474-3817
Or send email to: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a federal agency funding state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
ACF - Children's Bureau Express
The Children's Bureau Express is designed for professionals
concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. The Children's
Bureau Express is supported by the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children
and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by the
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National
Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Since 1948, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures
for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The primary mission
of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community
supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.
Child Welfare League of America
The Child Welfare League of America is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based
child welfare organization. It is committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting
the well-being of children, youth, and their families and protecting every child from
harm.
Child Welfare Institute
This organization's mission is to provide information, ideas, and guidance in the
field of child welfare training and organizational development consultation.
National Children's Alliance
The National Children's Alliance is a group of 53 national organizations with an
interest in the well-being of children and youth.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
The Clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals and others seeking
information on child abuse and neglect and child welfare.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse & Neglect
A resource since 1988, NDACAN promotes scholarly exchange among researchers in the
child maltreatment field. NDACAN acquires micro data from leading researchers and
national data collection efforts and makes these datasets available to the research
community for secondary analysis.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A wide variety of resources is available on the home page of the federal agency.