What can I do if I know someone who has a child and the child’s living conditions are not ok?
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What can I do if I know someone who has a child and the child’s living conditions are not ok?
It smells awful and is infested with fleas.
Asked on October 22, 2012 under Family Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have concerns for any child, then you can file a confidential complaint with your state's children's protection agency. Here is a link to a site that includes a 1-800 number for reporting issues just like these: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/family-services/child-abuse-neglect/. Another option is to contact your local law enforcment and ask them to conduct a child welfare check on the children-- from there, they can also contact CPS. Most people usually use the 1-800 number though to maintain confidentiality of their identity.
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