How does DCF find out about child abuse and neglect (51A report)?
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The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has a 24 hour, 7 days a week hotline system for receiving reports about abuse or neglect of children. Local DCF offices, called Area Offices, also receive reports of abuse or neglect during business hours.
People often call a report of abuse or neglect to DCF a “51A” or "51A report.” The law about abuse and neglect reporting is in section 51A of chapter 119 of Massachusetts laws.
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