Recognizing & Reporting Abuse

Norfolk Advocates for Children is a collaboration of public and private agencies that provides services to children and families who have experienced physical, sexual or domestic abuse. The NAC, administered by the office of Norfolk County District Attorney William R. Keating, provides direct care to children and families using a multi-disciplinary, coordinated, child friendly and culturally sensitive approach. Norfolk Advocates for Children also develops resources for the community by offering education, training, outreach, networking and advocacy in the area of child abuse prevention and intervention. MANDATED REPORTERS

FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

If you suspect that a child has been a victim of abuse or neglect, you can make a report to the Department of Children & Families (DCF) in Massachusetts, or call your local police department. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Abuse Hotline Numbers

CHILD AT RISK HOTLINE	1-800-792-5200
LOCAL DCF OFFICES
Arlington Area Office	781-641-8500	(Covers Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Needham, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood, Wrentham)
Brockton Area Office	508-894-3700	(Covers Avon, Holbrook, Stoughton)
Coastal Area Office	781-682-0800	(Covers Braintree, Cohasset, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Weymouth)
Dimock Area Office	617-989-2800	(Covers Brookline)
Framingham Area Office	508-424-0100	(Covers Dover)
South Central Area Office	508-234-1000	(Covers Franklin, Medway)

Important Links

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

MANDATED REPORTERS INFORMATION

MASSACHUSETTS CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE (MACA)
The Children's Advocacy Center of Norfolk County continues to be involved with the Massachusetts Children's
Alliance (MACA), the statewide organization of CAC's and an approved chapter of the National Children's Alliance (NAC). www.machildrensalliance.org