Connecticut |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Volume 2 - Child Welfare Program Management Policy Manual
Connecticut State
Department of Children and Families |
2019 |
Rhode Island |
Mandatory reporting |
Relatives and kin |
Important Information for Kinship Providers
(PDF - 171KB)
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and/or Neglect
(PDF - 237KB)
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Infant Plans of Safe Care Guidance Document
(PDF - 258KB)
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Tennessee |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Report Child Abuse
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
2011 |
Colorado |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child-Welfare Forms and Policies
Colorado Department of Human Services |
2021 |
Colorado |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: Guidance for School Personnel
(PDF - 455KB)
Colorado Department of Education, Prevention Initiatives Unit |
2002 |
Florida |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Abuse Prevention Sourcebook for Florida School Personnel: A Tool for Reporting Abuse and Supporting the Child
(PDF - 3256KB)
Florida Department of Education,
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services |
2014 |
Montana |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child and Family Services Policy Manual
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division |
2020 |
Colorado |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Instrucciones para la evaluación de seguridad familiar de Colorado
(PDF - 741KB)
Colorado Office of Children, Youth and Families,
Division of Child Welfare |
2016 |
Hawaii |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP)
(PDF - 2417KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Social Services Division, Hawaii Child Welfare Services |
2019 |
Hawaii |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals, Resource parents |
A Guide for Mandated Reporters
(PDF - 138KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services Intake Unit |
2018 |
Hawaii |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals, Resource parents |
Mandated Reporter Checklist for Suspected Human Trafficking
(Word - 197KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Delaware |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Department Safety Council Policy
(PDF - 326KB)
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families |
2020 |
Delaware |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
The Professionals' Guide to Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 2249KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families & Delaware Youth and Family Center |
2011 |
Iowa |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Social Services Policy Manual
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Iowa |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Abuse: A Guide for Mandatory Reporters
(PDF - 646KB)
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2021 |
Maine |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) Rule Chapters
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) |
2017 |
Rhode Island |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals, Resource parents |
Reporting Child Abuse and/or Neglect
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2022 |
Alabama |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-47: Individualized Service Plans
(PDF - 219KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2018 |
California |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Child Abuse Reporting and You
(PDF - 664KB)
California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention |
2016 |
California |
Mandatory reporting |
Children and youth |
Child Welfare Services Realignment Report: Outcome and Expenditure Data Summary. April 2014 Annual Report to the Legislature
(PDF - 2161KB)
California Department of Social Services, Children and Family Services Division |
2020 |
California |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Services Manual of Policies and Procedures
(PDF - 582KB)
The California Health and Human Services Agency |
2019 |
Nevada |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Abuse Prevention
(PDF - 605KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services |
2013 |
Nevada |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
CARA Plan of Care
(PDF - 217KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Kansas |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
A Guide to Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Kansas
(PDF - 2471KB)
Kansas Children's Service League & Kansas Department for Children and Families |
2018 |
Kansas |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Prevention and Protection Services Policy Procedure Manual
(PDF - 3243KB)
Kansas Department for Children and Families |
2021 |
Wisconsin |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
It Shouldn't Hurt to Be a Child
(PDF - 153KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2019 |
New York |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Summary Guide for Mandated Reporters in New York State
(PDF - 358KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2021 |
Massachusetts |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals |
Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention and Services
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2022 |
Massachusetts |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: A Mandated Reporter's Guide
(Word - 1358KB)
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2018 |
Massachusetts |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Department of Children and Families Policies and Regulations
Commonwealth of Massachusettes |
2022 |
Missouri |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Manual
Department of Social Services Manuals and Memos |
2022 |
Missouri |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Guidelines for Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 1413KB)
Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division |
2020 |
Northern Mariana Islands |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
A Guide for Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 286KB)
Northern Mariana Islands Division of Youth Services |
2019 |
Northern Mariana Islands |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
CPS Reporting Process
(PDF - 6688KB)
Northern Mariana Islands Division of Youth Services |
2019 |
Kentucky |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Kentucky Child / Adult Protective Services Reporting System
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2021 |
Washington |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Practices and Procedures Guide
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
2021 |
Washington |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Protecting the Abused and Neglected Child
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2019 |
Florida |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Reporting Abuse of Children and Vulnerable Adults
(PDF - 244KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families |
2013 |
Florida |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Investigative Response to Institutional Intakes
(PDF - 176KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families |
2022 |
Florida |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Policies and Procedures of the Florida Department of Children and Families
Florida Department of Children and Families |
2019 |
Montana |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Montana School Guidelines for the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 2021-2022
(PDF - 392KB)
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services |
2022 |
Alaska |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children's Services & Alaska Children's Justice Act Task Force |
2022 |
New Jersey |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Indicators of Child Abuse/Neglect
New Jersey Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
Maine |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandated Reporter Information
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services |
2021 |
Maine |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Policy and Rules
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services |
2022 |
Maine |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Guide to Child Welfare
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services |
2021 |
Iowa |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandatory Reporter Training LMS Help Guide
(PDF - 661KB)
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2021 |
Iowa |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals, Resource parents |
Child Welfare Policy Updates
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2022 |
New Hampshire |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
DCYF Policy Manual
New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families |
2022 |
New Hampshire |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Supporting Child and Family Wellbeing Guide
(PDF - 641KB)
New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families |
2021 |
District of Columbia |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandated Reporter Training
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2022 |
Hawaii |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals, Resource parents |
Mandated Reporter Checklist for Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 666KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services |
2021 |
Hawaii |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Services Procedures Manual
Hawaii Department of Human Services |
2021 |
Minnesota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Resource Guide for Mandated Reporters of Child Maltreatment Concerns
(PDF - 905KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety and Permanency Division |
2021 |
Minnesota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
A Placement Eligibility Guide for Identifying Youth at Risk of Sex Trafficking or Commercial Sexual Exploitation
(PDF - 399KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2021 |
Minnesota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Sex Trafficking as a Form of Child Maltreatment: A Brief Guide for Child Protection Supervisors and Investigators
(PDF - 166KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Identifying and Responding to Labor Trafficking of Children
(PDF - 168KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Safe Harbor: A Path to Empowerment for Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Youth
(PDF - 165KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2021 |
Minnesota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Protection in Minnesota: Keeping Children Safe
(PDF - 220KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2021 |
Minnesota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Medical Neglect: How and When to Report
(PDF - 514KB)
American Academy of Pediatrics: Minnesota Chapter |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Policies and Operating Procedures
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2022 |
Maryland |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Policy Directives
Maryland Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Maryland |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals, Relatives and kin |
Maryland Department of Human Resources Child Welfare Policy Directory
Maryland Department of Social Services |
2022 |
Maryland |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Policies
Maryland Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Utah |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
DCFS Practice Model, Administrative and Practice Guidelines
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2022 |
California |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Information Resources Guide
California Department of Social Services |
2022 |
California |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
What You Should Know About Mandated Reporting
(PDF - 441KB)
Office of Child Abuse Prevention, California Department of Social Services |
2020 |
California |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Services Program Special Requirements
(PDF - 519KB)
State of California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Social Services |
2019 |
Illinois |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Protection and Mandated Reporting
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2022 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Rules, Policies and Protocols - Effective Policies Index
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
DHS Child Welfare Procedure Manual
(PDF - 17598KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
What You Can Do About Child Abuse
(PDF - 2978KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2020 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Oregon Department of Human Services: Child Welfare Programs
Oregan Secretary of State |
2022 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Youth Authority: Oregon Administrative Rules Guide
(PDF - 1587KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Youth Authority |
2018 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals, Resource parents |
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Guidance for Helpers in a Virtual Environment
(PDF - 210KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2020 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Questions to Consider Before Calling the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline
(PDF - 579KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Oregon |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline Child Abuse Reporting Guide
(PDF - 1323KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Alabama |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Instructions for Written Report of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect
(PDF - 68KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2013 |
Alabama |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Sexual Abuse Guidelines
(PDF - 160KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
Alabama |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
General CPS Policies and Procedures
(PDF - 127KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
Mississippi |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Policies and Procedures
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services |
2022 |
Mississippi |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Policies and Procedures
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services |
2022 |
Oklahoma |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services
Oklahoma Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Mississippi |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Intake Policies and Procedures
(PDF - 495KB)
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services |
2020 |
Mississippi |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals |
Licensure Requirements and Operations Standards for Congregate Care Providers
(PDF - 628KB)
Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services |
2018 |
South Carolina |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandated Report Quick Reference Guide
(PDF - 65KB)
Children's Law Center, University of South Carolina School of Law |
2019 |
New Mexico |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
New Mexico Child Welfare Handbook: A Legal Manual on Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 5325KB)
Corinne Wolfe Center for Child and Family Justice at the Institute of Public Law, University of New Mexico School of Law |
2018 |
New Mexico |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Reporting Guide
(PDF - 8898KB)
New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement |
2021 |
Arizona |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandatory Reporting of Substance Exposed Newborns (SEN)
(PDF - 864KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety, Office of Prevention |
2019 |
Arizona |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Provider Manual: Comprehensive Medical and Dental Program
(PDF - 1780KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2018 |
Kentucky |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Standards of Practice Online Manual
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2023 |
Washington |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2023 |
Kentucky |
Mandatory reporting |
Relatives and kin, Resource parents, Children and youth, Parents, Professionals |
Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency
(PDF - 596KB)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services |
2021 |
Michigan |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandated Reporters
Michigan Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Wisconsin |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Ser niño no debería doler
(PDF - 120KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2018 |
New York |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals |
Child Protective Services Manual
(PDF - 12322KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2020 |
New York |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Strategic Planning and Policy Development
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
Arkansas |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
How To Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts |
2023 |
Indiana |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Indiana Child Welfare Policy Manual
(PDF - 15911KB)
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2022 |
South Dakota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Reporte Obligatorio de Abuso y Negligencia Infantil en Dakota del Sur
(PDF - 767KB)
South Dakota Department of Social Services |
2021 |
South Dakota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect in South Dakota
(PDF - 778KB)
South Dakota Department of Social Services |
2021 |
Vermont |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Report Child Abuse in Vermont
Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families |
2022 |
Vermont |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Mandated Reporters In Vermont
Vermont Department for Children and Families |
2022 |
Vermont |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Substantiating Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 320KB)
Vermont Department for Children and Families |
2022 |
Virginia |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin |
A Guide For Mandated Reporters
In Recognizing And Reporting
Child Abuse And Neglect
(PDF - 830KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2019 |
Georgia |
Mandatory reporting |
Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Online Directives Information System (ODIS)
Georgia Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Georgia |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Policy Manual
(PDF - 411KB)
Georgia Department of Human Services, Online Directives Information System |
2022 |
New Jersey |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
How and When to Report Child Abuse/Neglect
New Jersey Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
New Jersey |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, What School Personnel Need To Do
New Jersey Department of Education |
2020 |
Louisiana |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Substance Exposed Newborns: Mandatory Reporting and Notifications
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
Louisiana |
Mandatory reporting |
Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Child Protection Investigation
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
Wyoming |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Protective And Juvenile Services Manuals
Wyoming Department of Family Services |
2023 |
Wyoming |
Mandatory reporting |
Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Child Protection Services
Wyoming Department of Family Services |
2023 |
Wyoming |
Mandatory reporting |
Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Reporting Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Wyoming Department of Family Services |
2023 |
Florida |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Safety and Protection
Florida Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
Montana |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
DPHHS – Child and Family Services
ServiceNow Links to Policies
(PDF - 207KB)
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services |
2022 |
Montana |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Overview of the SCAN Policies Database
(PDF - 396KB)
State Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Policies Database |
2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Pennsylvania Department of State Programs and Policies
Pennsylvania Department of State |
2023 |
Pennsylvania |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Training for Mandated Reporters
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Pennsylvania |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
2023 Annual Progress and Services Report
(PDF - 5504KB)
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Guam |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Foster Care Application
(PDF )
Government of Guam, Department of Public Health and Social Services |
2004 |
Guam |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Protective Act
Justia US Law |
2018 |
North Dakota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Human Services E-Manual System
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2022 |
North Dakota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Maltreatment
(PDF - 7231KB)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau |
2021 |
North Dakota |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 145KB)
North Dakota Legislative Branch |
2022 |
Washington |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Lummi Child Welfare Comprehensive Guide to Active Efforts
(PDF - 1061KB)
Lummi Child Welfare |
2021 |
Illinois |
Mandatory reporting |
Professionals |
Policy Guides for DCFS Professionals
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2022 |
Puerto Rico |
Mandatory reporting |
Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents |
Departamento de Familia
Departamento de Familia de Puerto Rico |
2022 |