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Child Safety Branch

If you believe a child is being abused, neglected or is dependent, you should call the Child Protection Hot Line number below or the Protection and Permanency office in your county.

 

Child Protection Hot Line:
1-877-KYSAFE1
or
1-877-597-2331
(Toll Free)

 
About the Child Safety Branch

The Child Safety Branch provides consultation and state program guidance for child protective services cases.  Central office staff help develop standards of practice for inclusion in the state's manual, and provide real time guidance to cases as required by field personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions on Child Abuse

Ombudsman

If you have gone through normal channels and your problem is still not resolved, you may get help from the Office of the Ombudsman.

Call (800) 372-2973 or (800) 627-4702 (TTY)

Office of the Ombudsman's Web page

 

Last Updated 2/9/2012
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