If you have a concern that a child is being abused or neglected, you may call the office at 703-361-8277 during office hours or the State Child Abuse / Neglect Hotline at 800-552-7096 to report your concerns 24 hours.
By state law, the department is obligated to:
- Investigate suspicions on abuse / neglect
- Determine whether it has occurred
- Offer any needed services to the family
The department maintains 24-hour on-call availability to meet the state law requirements to respond to emergency child abuse / neglect concerns.