Report Abuse and Fraud

Child Abuse

If you suspect a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected:

1. If you believe the child is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.
2. Call the Abuse Hotline at 800-362-2178, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
   1. Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child.
   2. You may remain anonymous unless you are making a report as a mandatory reporter. If you are making report as a mandatory reporter, you must leave your name and contact information.

Download a PDF of the Guide for Mandatory Reporters (or download the Spanish Guide for Mandatory Reporters). For more information visit the Iowa DHS Child Abuse page.

Update: See important new information on Mandatory Reporter Training.

Click here to go to the Iowa DHS child welfare site

Dependent Adult Abuse

Call the Abuse Hotline at 800-362-2178, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information visit the Iowa DHS Dependent Adult Abuse page.

Click here to go to the Iowa DHS Adult Protective Services site.