Child Abuse

Preventive Services

Families experiencing difficulties or families with teens in crisis:

• ACS Preventive Services
  • Call the Prevention support line at 212-676-7667 or email connect@acs.nyc.gov.
  • Search the Prevention Provider Directory  to find community-based programs by location and program type.
  • Make a referral to the ACS Prevention Helpline.
• ACS Family Assessment Program (FAP)

Reporting Child Abuse

If you are a victim of child abuse or maltreatment, or you suspect someone else is, Report it Now! Call the statewide toll free telephone number for parents, guardians, and students (non-mandated reporters): 1 (800) 342-3720.

Chancellor’s Regulation A-750 - Child Abuse and Maltreatment Prevention

For technical assistance and inquiries pertaining to this regulation, please contact:

Citywide Coordinator
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Prevention Program
NYC Department of Education
52 Chambers Street – Room 218
New York, NY 10007
212-374-0805

Find out more

• DOE Infohub: Reporting Child Abuse
• ACS - A Parent’s Guide to Child Abuse Investigations
• ACS Prevention Services
• ACS Family Assessment Program
• ACS Office of Advocacy
• NY Society for the Prevention to Cruelty to Children