Child Abuse Resources
Resources
For additional resources and information, refer to the Sexual Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, and Healing from trauma pages.
For a complete list of child abuse CDC and Federal resources, click here.
International
- Mi Casa International– a safe house for adolescents and children experiencing human trafficking, poverty, and abandonment
- Girls not Brides– a global partnership to end child marriages
National
Emergency hotlines
- Maternal mental health hotline– 24/7 outreach for new moms who are struggling with the challenges of pregnancy and raising a baby
- National child abuse hotline– 24/7 outreach to report child abuse, to seek help, or locate a counselor
- Crisis Text line– text trained counselors about any mental health issues impacting your life
Support hotlines and services
- Childhelp national child abuse hotline– 24/7 outreach for parents when are in need of help and support.
- Boys Town National Hotline: Non-profit organizations that provides services, programs, and crisis services to parents and youth.
- Provides services to NE, FL (north, central, south), IA, LA, NV, and New England (RI and surrounding states)
- Text 4 baby– free app for pregnant and new moms to get the latest information about what to expect every week of your pregnancy, and that important first year with your baby.
- National Indian Welfare Association- Provide services to Native American families and professionals training to support families impacted by child abuse/neglect.
- Child Welfare information gateway- provides trusted resources (publications, research, and learning tools) for parents, foster parents and professionals working within the child welfare continuum.
- For parenting websites, classes, and support, click here.
Podcasts- Conversations about child abuse
For professionals
- CDC resources-publications, data sources, trainings, tools, and resources
- Child Protector App– Assists Children’s Protective Services, law enforcement, attorneys and medical personnel when evaluating children who may have been physically abused.
- State Statutes search regarding child abuse and neglect
- FRIENDS National Resource Center: FRIENDS National Resource Center is a federally mandated Training and Technical Assistance Provider for agencies working to prevent child abuse.
- Child Welfare information gateway- provides trusted resources (publications, research, and learning tools) for parents, foster parents and professionals working within the child welfare continuum.
Local/Colorado
Emergency hotlines
- CO4KIDS– 24/7 hotline to report child abuse and neglect
- El Paso County child protective services
- Safe to tell– anonymous reports made from students and community members concerned about their safety or the safety of others.
Support hotlines and services
Legal
- Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center– legal info, support, and resources for victims of child abuse across CO
Child Advocacy Centers
- Denver Children’s Advocacy Center– Provide services to children in Denver affected by sexual abuse, witnessed homicide, or domestic violence.
- Safe Passage– Provide services to children in El Paso County affected by sexual abuse, witnessed homicide, or domestic violence.
Counseling
- Crisis Text line– text trained counselors about any mental health issues impacting your life
- CO Crisis Center– provides free, confidential and immediate support from trained professionals and peer specialists, available 24/7/365
- WellPower– same-day, on-line counseling service, no fees or insurance needed*, offers up to 3 sessions a year