Department of Economic Security—Division of Children, Youth and Families—Child Protective Services—Child Abuse Hotline (August 2007, Report No. QA-0701)

This document answers questions about Arizona’s state-wide toll-free Child Abuse Hotline for receiving calls concerning suspected child abuse and neglect. Trained hotline staff classify and prioritize calls to determine whether an investigation is needed, and if so, how quickly CPS must respond. Doctors, school personnel, and others who have responsibility for the care and treatment of minors are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect.