TN Dept of Children's Services - Statewide Child Abuse Reporting Hotline

Address

900 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201

(877) 237-0004

http://apps.tn.gov/carat/

AKA:

Tennessee Child Abuse Reporting Hotline

Description:

The Tennessee Department of Children's Services provides a 24-hour line to take reports of abuse and neglect from anyone who knows about a child abuse situation.

Hours:

Hotline: 24/7

Office hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect in Tennessee

Trained case managers will guide Hotline callers through a series of questions. Callers do not have to know all details of abuse or neglect. Hotline case managers use the information provided to determine severity of situation and how best to intervene.

Reports also can be made online on the following secure site for non emergencies only: https://apps.tn.gov/carat/

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

No restrictions

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 3, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

900 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Hotline

(877) 237-0004

Legal Status:

State

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