Mandated Reporting
Community members have an important role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. If child abuse or neglect is suspected, a report should be filed with qualified and experienced agencies that will investigate the situation.
MANDATED REPORTING CONTACT INFORMATION
24 Hour Child Protective Services (CPS) Child Protective Services are mandated by Federal and State Law to investigate and respond to all allegations of suspected child abuse and neglect.
24 Hour Child Protective Services (CPS) Child Protective Services are mandated by Federal and State Law to investigate and respond to all allegations of suspected child abuse and neglect.
- Reports of abuse and neglect can be reported to these hotlines: 1-800-606-6618 or 831-755-4661
- In addition to calling the hotline, Mandated Reporters may fax or email the Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) provided below:
- Suspected Child Abuse Report Instructions (41.8 KB)
- Suspected Child Abuse Report Form (42 KB)
- Reports of child abuse are to be called into the hotline. In addition to calling the hotline, Mandated Reporters can fax or email reports of child abuse. Confidential email address for use by Mandated Reporters ReportChildAbuse@co.monterey.ca.us.
- Confidential Fax number 831-796-8529 for use by Mandated Reporters More information about child protection program and forms can be found at the State of California Office of the Attorney General at www.ag.ca.gov/childabuse/forms.
- Salinas Police
- Dispatch (Non-Emergency): (831) 758-7321
- Watch Commander: (831) 758-7250
DISTRICT CONSIDERATIONS
Internal Reporting: State law does not require a mandated reporter to notify school administration of a report. The district encourages employees who file a report to notify school administration for purposes of awareness and expediting CPS investigations.
Internal Reporting: State law does not require a mandated reporter to notify school administration of a report. The district encourages employees who file a report to notify school administration for purposes of awareness and expediting CPS investigations.
