Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline

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Reporting child abuse is everyone's responsibility

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-392-3738. Our team will be available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, call Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2466 (voice) or 1-800-735-2966 (text).

If you are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect, you can make a report online. We encourage mandated reporters to make a report online when possible to keep the hotline open for the general public.

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    3 Apr 2026

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    Kehoe to sign bill ending Missouri’s ban on finalizing divorces during pregnancy

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    23 Mar 2026

    OSCA

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    8 Mar 2026

    LAWMO

    LAWMO Hires New Executive Director

    We’re excited to share that Amber Christ will be joining Legal Aid of…

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