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CPS - Child Abuse Reporting

CPS: Suspected Child Abuse Reporting Form

If you suspect abuse or neglect: 

  1. VERBAL REPORT:  Call the Child Protection Hotline 24/7 to make the verbal report: (707) 565-4304 or (800) 870-7064.
  2. WRITTEN REPORT:  Within 36 hours, file a written report. Complete the California Suspected Child Abuse form (SS 8572) online. Click here to see the state guidelines for completing Form SS 8572. You can save the document, then email the form, or download the form, print and fax.
  3. EMAIL/FAX: Email the confidential completed form to FYCSCAR@schsd.org, or fax the printed form to (707) 565-4324.