The Florida Abuse Hotline serves as the central reporting center for allegations of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation for all children and vulnerable adults in Florida.

Call 1-800-962-2873
Phone Options

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.

Florida Baptist Children’s Home helps families feel hopeful. They run Swilley Residence, a place where children can live. It can hold up to eight children. For more information, please call or visit their website.
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Services Offered:

• Campus Ministries
• Adoption Services
• Foster Care
• Transition to Independent Living
• Maternity Care Counseling
• Referrals

The Florida Department of Children and Families offers help to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and exploitation. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Florida Department of Children and Families helps individuals and families purchase nutritional foods needed to maintain and promote good health. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Florida Department of Children and Families provides financial assistance to pregnant women in their third trimester and families with dependent children to assist in the payment of rent, utilities and other household expenses. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Florida Department of Health in Gadsden County offers health and education services. They can help with clinical services, nutrition, and wellness. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County provides clinical and pediatric services to those in need within the community. Prenatal care, immunizations, and other school health programs may be available. Please call or visit website for more information.