How to make a report
If you are concerned about a child’s safety and welfare, you can make a report via the following means:
- Call the Children’s Authority’s free, 24-hour Hotline 996 or 800-2014
- Complete our Online Form or Complete The Attached Form and send it to the Authority’s Registry Division
What information is required to ensure that the Authority can adequately intervene for children reported?
Demographics of the child(ren):
- Full Name
- Nick Name or ‘Home Name’
- Age/Average age
- Date of Birth (if known)
- Full Names and or Nick Names for Parents/Guardians
- Address of child and or very detailed directions
- Other pertinent addresses and or very detailed directions (if known)
- Name, age and other information pertinent to identified alleged perpetrator (if applicable to the report)
Details of the report:
- What are the allegations (As much information as can be shared?)
- Description of how actions or abuse done, when it took or takes place, how often it happens, when last it occurred
You can choose not to reveal your identity. All reports are treated with strict confidentiality.
Reports on children progress through the following stages:
- Registry: Receiving the report and determining the level of risk
- Investigation: Liaising with persons who interact with the child to better understand the issues surrounding the child.
- Assessment: Evaluating the needs of the child and making a recommendation for the future care and treatment of the child.
- Placement: Making a decision on the most suitable home placement for the child.
- After-care: Implementing the necessary care that was recommended at the assessment stage.
All cases will be investigated by the Authority.
Reports made to the Authority will either be investigated by the Authority or referred to external partner agencies for assistance.