You have the power to protect a child.

Child abuse can be hard to talk about but speaking up could change a child's life. Whether you're a child who needs help, a parent in crisis, or someone who suspects abuse, you don't have to figure this out alone.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

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Talk to someone now:

New York State Child Abuse Hotline

• 24 hour hotline: 1-800-342-3720

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Call or text 1-800-422-4453
• Chat online at childhelp.org
• Available in 170+ languages

Mandated Reporter Hotline Number: 1-800-635-1522

For non-urgent resources, please refer to Dutchess County Child Protective Services