Child Abuse and Neglect

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
1825 Marion Street
Denver, CO  80218
Phone:	(303) 864-5300
E-mail:	questions@kempe.org
Web Address:	www.kempe.org
The Kempe Center is a world leader in programs that treat abused children. The Kempe Center focuses on the causes, effects, and prevention of child abuse and has information for parents and professionals.
American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007-1098
Phone:	(847) 434-4000
Fax:	(847) 434-8000
E-mail:	kidsdocs@aap.org
Web Address:	www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Children's Bureau/ACYF
1250 Maryland Avenue SW, Eighth Floor
Washington, DC  20024
Phone:	1-800-394-3366 (703) 385-7565
E-mail:	info@childwelfare.gov
Web Address:	www.childwelfare.gov
The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a national resource for people seeking information about how to prevent, identify, and treat child abuse and neglect. The Web site has information about family support services, fostering and adopting a child, and child welfare issues. There are also links for many toll-free crisis hotline numbers.
Childhelp USA
15757 North 78th Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85260
Phone:	1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) child abuse hotline (480) 922-8212
Fax:	(480) 922-7061
Web Address:	www.childhelpusa.org
Childhelp is a nonprofit agency that provides parenting advice, child abuse prevention, and basic information about the normal growth and development of children. In addition, Childhelp provides telephone numbers and information about how to report suspected or observed child abuse or neglect. Hotline counselors and referrals are available. The agency also supports abused children through abuse prevention programs, preschool programs (including Head Start), and community outreach. Other services include referrals to appropriate residential treatment facilities, child advocacy centers, group homes, and foster care.
Prevent Child Abuse America
500 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 200
Chicago, IL  60611
Phone:	1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) (312) 663-3520
Fax:	(312) 939-8962
E-mail:	mailbox@preventchildabuse.org
Web Address:	www.preventchildabuse.org
This organization provides information on topics related to child abuse and neglect. It offers various programs on child abuse prevention, and it also directs efforts toward increasing public awareness of child abuse and neglect. You can find out whether your state has a local chapter by going to the Web site.

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis	Last Updated: December 29, 2008
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
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