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Mandated reporter rules by state
Choose a state to see who must report suspected child abuse or neglect, where and how fast to report, and any training rule, from the state’s own law and agency.
Information, not legal advice. Rules last verified October 7, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the agency or a qualified professional before you rely on it.
What the lookup shows
- The state hotline and how to report online, where available
- Who must report in that state
- The standard that triggers a report and how quickly you must report
- Written follow-up rules and any training requirement
- The statute or agency page behind each answer, with the date we checked it
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Which states are covered?
Every state in the list has been checked against an official source, which is linked with each answer, together with the date of the dataset. States marked “not checked yet” are still being researched; until they are, use the state agency’s own website. Fields we could not confirm are left out rather than guessed.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I report now, if my state is not checked yet?
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise contact your state’s child protective services hotline, listed on your state child welfare agency’s website, and follow your employer’s reporting procedure. Reporting to a supervisor does not replace your own duty in many states.