The First Step to Helping A Child in Need.

Everyone has the right and responsibility to report any incidence of suspected child abuse or neglect at any time. You do not need to have “evidence” or actual knowledge of abuse when you make a report; all you need is a reasonable cause, suspicion or belief based on your observations. Information to support your concern may include your first hand observations or beliefs, your professional training or experience, or statements made to you by the child or parent. The more specific and concrete information you can provide, the better.

If you are a professional who works with children there are special procedural requirements you much follow. Your employer should provide mandated reporting training.

Law Enforcement
Call 911

Child Protective Services (CPS)
Berrien County
269-934-2300

Child Protective Services (CPS)
Cass County
269-445-0272

Child Protective Services (CPS)
Van Buren County
269-621-2853

State Hotline 800-942-4357
National Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
National Helpline 866-FOR-LIGHT (866-367-5444)