WHO DO YOU REPORT IT TO. Child and adult abuse should be reported to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) through either the DCF statewide hotline (call 0-000-00-XXXXX) (0-000-000-0000) or through the DCF website at xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx The hotline also accepts faxes at 0-000-000-0000 and web-based chats on their website. § 39.201(2)(a). If the abuse is by an adult other than a parent, legal custodian, caregiver, or other person responsible for the child’s welfare, the report will be transferred by hotline staff to the appropriate county sheriff’s office. § 39.201(2)(b). If the alleged abuse is by a juvenile or involves a child who is in the custody or protective supervision of the department, the report shall be transferred by the hotline to the county sheriff’s office. § 39.201(2)(c)1.
