Texas EMS professionals or others who are required by Texas Family Code to report abuse. Remember, when in doubt, let the experts at the Child Abuse Hotline make the determination. And always document all the information about a call.
Child Abuse Prevention
Reporting Child Abuse
If you suspect abuse, call Texas Child Protective Services at 800/252-5400.
Recognizing signs of child abuse
Child Abuse Resources- Texas
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Programs
- Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas supports children’s advocacy centers (CACs) in partnership with local communities and agencies investigating and prosecuting child abuse.
- Help and Hope helps parents learn where to find the help you need to begin your journey toward becoming a healthier, happier family.
- Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Program works contracts with community-based programs and agencies to provide a variety of services that help prevent abuse, neglect, delinquency, and truancy of Texas children.
Child Abuse Resources- National
Publications
Prevent Child Abuse America- produces many publications that are available to download or purchase directly from the HFA Program web site.
Programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
The Children’s Bureau supports programs, research, and monitoring systems that prevent child abuse and neglect while ensuring that children who are victims receive treatment and care.
Child Safety
Safety Programs- Texas
Safe Kids Austin consists of more than 30 community, civic and state organizations. The Coalitions’ initiatives include classroom-based programs and educational events for families. The Coalition focuses on promoting safety in vehicles, around water and while walking and biking.
Think Child Safety is an injury prevention program assisting in the reduction of injuries and death among children. The program teaches children about 911, car seat safety, gun safety, fire safety, bicycle safety, water safety, CPR and First Aid, and pedestrian safety.
Room to Breathe campaign provides information and on safe sleeping practices for infants.
Safety Programs- National
Safe Kids Worldwide works to keep children safe from preventable injury through research, public policy and, education and awareness programs.