What Must be Reported

Any of the below acts involving anyone under the age of 18:

• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Neglect

The Mandated Reporter must only have reasonable suspicion that a child has been mistreated; no evidence or proof is required prior to making a report.

The case will be further investigated by law enforcement and/or child welfare services.

How To Report

BY PHONE Immediately, or as soon as possible, make a telephone report to child welfare services and/or to a Police or Sheriff’s department.

• Child Welfare Services phone number: 209-385-3104 (209-722-9915 after 4:45 pm, weekends, or holidays)
• Local Police Departments
  • Merced Police Department 209-385-8836
  • Atwater Police Department 209-357-6384
  • Livingston Police Department 209-394-7917
• Sheriff’s Department phone number 209-385-7444

IN WRITING Within 36 hours, a written report must be sent, faxed or submitted electronically. The written report must be submitted on the state form 8572 which is linked below.

• Mandated Reporter Form (SS 8572)

When In Doubt, Report It Out!

Sign in Sheet for Site Use

Mandated Reporter Training

Once you receive your certificate and e-mail confirmation, you must send it to Risk Management Department.

• Suspected Child Abuse Report Form