What is ChildLine?
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What is ChildLine?
ChildLine is a division of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) responsible for accepting reports of suspected child abuse 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Childline can receive reports from mandated reporters by phone at 1-800-932-0313 or online at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis.
Additionally, any person in Pennsylvania can report suspected child abuse by calling ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.
Specially trained ChildLine workers determine, based on Pennsylvania law, if the report will be referred to a county children and youth agency for an investigation or so the agency can assess the child/family for General Protective Services (GPS). ChildLine is also responsible for immediately notifying law enforcement when a report involves a possible crime against a child.
When a person makes a report to ChildLine through the 1-800 number, the person is required to file a CY 47 reporting form, within 48 hours. The detailed information on the CY 47 will aid a county children and youth agency when they respond to the report. Mandated reporters filing a report online (www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis) will not need to complete the CY 47.
To learn more about how Childline protects PA children CLICK HERE
You can retrieve the CY 47 HERE.
