Florida Department of Children and Families — Abuse Hotline, Adult Protective Services & Family Safety
County programmes responding to suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of older and dependent adults in the community.[3] Official county child-abuse reporting contacts and mandated-reporter resources. A directory publisher is not a local report intake agency.[1]
Source checked October 28, 2026[1]www.myflfamilies.com
This official directory lists local programmes and providers. Check the provider’s own instructions for current service arrangements.
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Report elder or dependent adult abuse
Report elder or dependent adult abuse: other Florida providers →The Adult Protective Services Program is responsible for preventing further harm to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect. (Chapter 415, Florida Statutes). These adults may experience abuse, neglect, or exploitation by second parties or may fail to take care of themselves adequately. Florida Statutes require any person who knows or who has reasonable cause to suspect any abuse of vulnerable adults to report that information to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Find the right child abuse reporting contact
Find the right child abuse reporting contact: other Florida providers →How to Report Abuse Telephone TEL 1-800-96-ABUSE 1-800-962-2873 TTY 711 or 1-800-955-8771
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- [1] Florida Abuse Hotline (1-800-962-2873) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Florida Abuse Hotline · Florida Abuse Hotline 24/7 reporting
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873 Report Abuse Online
- [2] How to Report Child or Adult Abuse (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Florida Abuse Hotline · Florida Abuse Hotline TDD and reporting guidance
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
How to Report Abuse Telephone TEL 1-800-96-ABUSE 1-800-962-2873 TTY 711 or 1-800-955-8771
- [3] Adult Protective Services (APS) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Adult Protective Services · Adult Protective Services overview
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Adult Protective Services Program is responsible for preventing further harm to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect. (Chapter 415, Florida Statutes). These adults may experience abuse, neglect, or exploitation by second parties or may fail to take care of themselves adequately. Florida Statutes require any person who knows or who has reasonable cause to suspect any abuse of vulnerable adults to report that information to the Florida Abuse Hotline.