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To report suspected child abuse or neglect call 911 or contact Child Protective Services at 1-(800)-562-5624.

Other Places to Go for Help

AGING AND ADULT SERVICES

Health and safety concerns involving vulnerable adults in their own homes:
DSHS Adult Protective Services
1-(800)-422-3263

Health and safety concerns involving residents in long-term care facilities:
DSHS Residential Care Services Hotline
1-(800)-562-6078

Independent mediation and advocacy for residents in long-term care facilities:
Long Term Care Ombudsman
1-(800)-562-6028


CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Child Care
Information and referrals on licensed child care providers:
WA State Child Care Resource and Referral Network
1-(800)-446-1114

Child safety concerns involving licensed child care facilities or homes:
CPS 24-Hour Hot Line
1-(800)-562-5624

Families in Conflict
Crisis intervention counseling for families in conflict:
DSHS Children�s Administration 24-hour Hot Line
1-(800)-422-7556

Information and complaints involving family assessment and counseling services;
At-Risk Youth (ARY) petitions; and Child in Need of Services (CHINS ) petitions:
DSHS Children�s Administration Constituent Relations
1-(800)-723-4831

Juvenile Rehabilitation
Inquiries, referrals and complaints:
DSHS Constituent Services
1-(800)-737-0617

Missing and Runaway Children
Confidential inquiries and referrals for parents and runaway youth:
National Runaway Switchboard
1-(800)-621-4000

Inquires relating to missing children:
Washington State Patrol Missing Children Clearinghouse
1-(800)-543-5678

Sexually Aggressive Youth
Inquiries and complaints:
DSHS Children�s Administration Constituent Relations
1-(800)-723-4831


CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Information and complaints:
DSHS Office of Support Enforcement
1-(800)-457-6202


DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES

Inquiries and referrals on community programs, children�s services and housing:
Developmental Disabilities Council
1-(800)-634-4473


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES

Inquiries and referrals to local programs and shelters:
WA State Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline
1-(800)-562-6025

Inquiries and referrals to local services:
DCTED Crime Victims Advocacy
1-(800)-822-1067


LEGAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

Information and referrals:
Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral system ( CLEAR)
1-(888)-201-1014
1-(206)-464-1519 [King Co.]

Information and referrals:
Northwest Women�s Law Center
1-(206)-621-7691

Information, referrals and advocacy for people with developmental, physical or mental disabilities:
Washington Protection and Advocacy System (WPAS)
1-(800)-562-2702
1-(800)-908-0209 [TTY]


MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Information and referrals:
DSHS Consumer Affairs
1-(800)-446-0259

Complaints:
DSHS Constituent Services
1-(800)-737-0617


SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

Information and referrals:
Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction
1-(360)-753-6733

Mediation services for parents and local school districts:
Sound Options Mediation and Training Group
1-(800)-692-2540


SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES

Information and referrals:
DSHS Alcohol/Drug 24-Hour Help Line
1-(800)-562-1240

Complaints:
DSHS Constituent Services
1-(800)-737-0617