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The Division of Children & Family Services (DCFS) serves Arkansas child and families through adoption programs, child abuse prevention, child protection, family reunification, and foster care. DCFS has over 1,000 employees spread over all 75 Arkansas counties. [7]
Those who need to report child abuse can contact the Wade Knox Child Advocacy Center at (501) 676-2552 or the Child Abuse Hotline within the Arkansas Department of Human Services at 1-800-482-5964.
Child Care Appeal Review Panel; Child Welfare Agency Review Board (Placement and Residential Licensing) Act 1434 Board (“Name Removal Board” or “Child Maltreatment Central Registry Review Team”) Child Death and Near Fatality Multidisciplinary Review Committee; Citizens Review Panel; Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association; Autism ...
If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline ...
In the later half of the decade, after the changes, the number of reported children was 42,366, but only 10,399 were sustained. Critics of mandatory reporting laws point out the number of fatalities relating to child abuse rose from 96 in 2014 to 194 in 2021 (seven years after the implementation). [10]
If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline ...
In 2007, 1,760 children died as the result of child abuse and neglect. [42] Child abuse impacts the most vulnerable populations, with children under age five years accounting for 76% of fatalities. [43] In 2008, 8.3 children per 1000 were victims of child abuse and neglect and 10.2 children per 1000 were in out of home placement. [44]
If you are a child being abused, or know a child who may be facing abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453, or go to www.childhelphotline.org. States often have ...