If you are worried about a child, you are not alone. Help is available, and you do not need to have all the answers before reaching out.
Sexual or Physical Abuse
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department right away.
If your child has disclosed abuse:
- Remain calm and thank the child for telling someone
- Encourage the child to talk openly, but minimize questions
- Call us and selection Option 1 for the intake line
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Online Exploitation or Sextortion
If your child (or you) may have sent a nude image, or experienced online exploitation or sextortion:
First:
- Stay calm
- Do not delete messages, images, or accounts
- These materials may be important for getting help.
Next:
- Note how and where this happened
- Identify the app or platform involved (such as messaging apps or social media)
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We can walk you through next steps and connect you with support.
Concerning Sexual Behavior in Young Children
If you are worried about a child under age 12 who is showing sexual behaviors that seem unsafe, aggressive, or harmful to themselves or others, please reach out to us.
This is sometimes called Problematic Sexual Behavior. It does not automatically mean a child has been abused, and effective treatment and support are available.
Children’s Cove can help guide families and professionals toward appropriate care.
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We can walk you through next steps and connect you with support.
Not Sure? That’s Okay.
You may have a concern about a child but aren’t sure how to name it or what to do. You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out.
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We can walk you through next steps and connect you with support.
What happens when you reach out?
