The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 1.800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 1.800.955.8771
To report an allegation in Spanish or Creole, please call 1-800-962-2873, for TTY use 711 or 1-800-955-8771. This toll free number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with counselors waiting to assist you.
Report online: https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/
DCF Abuse Application
5920 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville , FL 32211
United States
Provider
The Florida Department of Children and Families works to help ensure the safety of children. They protect children, the elderly, and the disabled from abuse and neglect. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services include:
- Abuse Hotline
- Adoption
- Adult Protective Services
- Child Welfare
- Determining eligibility for Medicaid
- Domestic Violence
- Food stamps (ACCESS Florida)
- Foster care
- Homelessness
- Human Trafficking
- Refugee Services
- Substance abuse and mental health treatment
- Temporary cash assistance
2415 North Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32303
United States