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Child Abuse

It's everyone's responsibility to report it now!

If you suspect a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected please call:

  • The Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-362-2178 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).  Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child. You may remain anonymous.

  • If you believe the child is in imminent danger, CALL 911 immediately. 
Download the Guide for Mandatory Reporters [1].   
 

My child has been removed.

Your child has just been put in foster care with the Department of Human Services (DHS). As a parent, you have many questions. Click The State Has My Child booklet [3] or The State Has My Child booklet - Spanish version [4] for more information on what happens next.  
 
Source URL: https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-abuse

Links:
[1] https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/Comm164.pdf
[2] https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/470-0665.pdf
[3] https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/Comm146W.pdf
[4] https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/Comm146SW.pdf
[5] https://dhs.iowa.gov/dhsuser