Reporting Child Abuse & Maltreatment and Available Resources for Families
Section 100.2(nn) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education requires each public school and charter school to post the toll-free telephone number (800-342-3720) in English and Spanish of the State Central Registry operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
OCFS has invested in primary child abuse prevention programs and services that support the well-being of children and families in New York State.
The New York State Education Department also recommends that school districts post the following for students, families, and staff in the same manner described in section 100.22(nn):
HEARS Family Line (888-554-3277) will assist families by providing resources and referrals to various services, including food, clothing, housing, medical and behavioral healthcare, parenting education, and childcare.
In addition, the following may be available in your community:
Family Resource Centers and Family Opportunity Centers provide families with access to programs and resources they need to build protective factors and help their children thrive.
The New York City Children’s Services offers Family Enrichment Centers in every borough.
For more information regarding preventive services in your community, contact (855)-554-3277.
