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Child protective services (CPS) is the name of a government agency in many states of the United States responsible for providing child protection, which includes responding to reports of child abuse or neglect.

The Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-362-2178 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child. You may remain anonymous unless you are making a report as a mandatory reporter.

A: Legislation clarifies that all valid Mandatory Reporter Training certificates issued prior to July 1, 2019 remain effective for five years. After July 1, 2019, the curriculum provided by DHS is the only training available for mandatory reporters in Iowa to maintain their certification.

Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Services and programs are grouped into four Core Functions: Economic Support, Health Care and Support Services, Child and Adult Protection and Resource Management. DHS is a State of Iowa agency that resides on the Scott County government campus but is not part of the county.

Call the Abuse Hotline at 1-800-362-2178, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child. You may remain anonymous unless you are making a report as a mandatory reporter.

The Child Protective Services intake unit receives reports of suspected abuse and neglect of children (under the age of 18 years) as well as reports that a child is in need of assistance from the Juvenile Court.

If you suspect a child under the age of 18 is abused or neglected, call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-362-2178. More information is available on the Iowa Department of Human Services' website. To report abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect of a dependent adult, call 1-800-362-2178.