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CPS operates a toll-free hotline (1-800-800-5556) for people to call and report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. Although reports can be made in person or by correspondence, the vast majority of child abuse and neglect reports are made by telephone. CPS receives and initiates investigations of abuse reports on a 24-hour basis. What constitutes a reportable instance? Click here for "Child Abuse Laws in Indiana." FOR REPORT OF SEXUAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT, CONTACT CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES AT THESE NUMBERS... ANY LOCATION: 800-800-5556 LAKE COUNTY: 219-886-6152. If closed, contact local police, or Sheriff’s Dpt. at 219-755-3300. LAPORTE COUNTY: 219-326-5870. If closed, contact local police, or Sheriff’s Dpt. at 326-7700. PORTER COUNTY: 219-462-7555. If closed, contact local police, or Sheriff’s Dpt. at 219-465-3515. STARKE COUNTY: 574-772-3411. If closed, contact local police, or Sheriff’s Dpt. at 219-772-3771.
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Indiana's Child Protective Services (CPS),
under the Department of Child Services, protects Indiana's children from
further abuse or neglect and prevents, remedies, or assists in solving problems
that may result in abuse, neglect, exploitation, or delinquency of children.