Concerns Growing Over Potential for Increase in Incidents of Child Abuse
Pennsylvania
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline has seen a 10% surge this week in calls and texts.
Anxious parents are seeking help with child care as households are stressed to the max during this difficult and unprecedented time.
Children do not have the usual access to typical mandated reporters as schools and child care facilities are closed.
RESOURCES:
National Parent Helpline | 1.855. 4A. PARENT (1-855-427-2736) Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour hotline.All calls are confidential. Call text or chat 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) for help.