What requires mandatory reporting for child victims in Kentucky?
A situation where a child is at immediate risk of abuse/neglect that could result in death or serious harm is considered an emergency. Visit the Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting System to learn more.
What information will I need when I make a report?
- The child’s name, gender and approximate age
- The name of the person believed to be responsible for the abuse or neglect
- A description of the injury, neglect or threatened harm to the child
- The current location of the child; day care or school; home address
- Any immediate risk to the child
- The name of the person making the report and identifying information IF the caller wishes to give that information; anonymous reports are accepted and investigated.
What requires mandatory reporting for adult victims in Kentucky?
A situation where an adult is at immediate risk of abuse/neglect that could result in death or serious harm is considered an emergency. Visit the Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting System to learn more.
What information will I need when I make a report?
- The name and address of the adult, or of any other person responsible for his/her care
- The age of the adult
- The nature and extent of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including any evidence of previous abuse, neglect, or exploitation
- The identity of the perpetrator, if known
- The identity of the complainant, if possible; and
- Any other information that the person believes might be helpful in establishing the cause of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
How do I make the report?
For child or adult victims, call the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services centralized intake.
Department for Community Based Services – Two Rivers Area
Includes these counties in Kentucky: Allen, Barren, Butler, Daviess, Edmonson, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Logan, McLean, Metcalfe, Monroe, Ohio, Simpson, Union, Warren and Webster 270-651-0287.