Description:
*Centralized Florida hotline responsible for receiving reports alleging abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or exploitation of children under 18, the elderly, or disabled, institutionalized or vulnerable adults as mandated in Chapters 39 and 415 of the Florida Statutes
*Reports can be made anonymously if desired or person making report may request that their identity be kept confidential
*Call-takers assess information and take reports when warranted 24/7
*Reports transmitted to DCF staff in local counties for investigation
*Persons wanting to make a report may either call, fax, or use the website tool
*Any person who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child under 18, aged person, disabled or institutionalized adult is abused, neglected, abandoned or exploited is mandated by Chapter 415 of the Florida Statutes to report such information to the Florida Abuse Hotline
Is Shelter?
No
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Date of Official Change:
June 8, 2023
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