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Child Abuse Reporting Phone Numbers for the State of Maryland
Allegany County
(301) 784-7122
(301) 759-0362 (after hours)
Anne Arundel County
(410) 421-8400
Baltimore City
(410) 361-2235 (24 hours)
Baltimore County
(410) 853-3000 (24 hours)
Calvert County
(443) 550-6969 (24 hours)
Caroline County
(410) 819-4500
(410) 479-2515 (after hours)
Carroll County
(410) 386-3434 (24 hours)
Cecil County
(410) 996-0100
(410) 996-5350 (after hours)
Charles County
(301) 392-6739
(301) 932-2222 (after hours)
Dorchester County
(410) 901-4100
(410) 221-3246 (after hours)
Frederick County
(301) 600-2464
(301) 564-8230 (after hours)
Garrett County
(301) 533-3005
(301) 334-1911 (after hours)
Harford County
(410) 836-4713
(410) 638-4500 (after hours)
Howard County
(410) 872-4203
(410) 313-2929 (after hours)
Kent County
(410) 810-7600
(410) 758-1101 (after hours)
Montgomery County
(240) 777-4417 (24 hours)
Prince George’s County
(301) 909-2450
(301) 699-8605 (after hours)
Queen Anne’s County
(410) 758-8000 (24 hours)
St. Mary’s County
(240) 895-7016
(301) 475-8016 (after hours)
Somerset County
(410) 677-4200
(410) 651-9225 (after hours)
Talbot County
(410) 770-4848 (option #1)
(410) 822-3101(after hours)
Washington County
(240) 420 -2222 (24 hours)
Wicomico County
(410) 713-3900 (option #1)
(410) 548-4890 (after hours)
Worcester County
(410) 677-6800 or
(410) 641-0097
What Will Happen Next?
Local authorities must begin an investigation within 24 hours. A thorough inquiry is conducted to determine if the child was abused and what services are appropriate for the child and family. The agencies involved vary depending on the nature of the allegations and the Maryland jurisdiction where the case is located.
What Will Be Done for the Child?
All agencies work to minimize trauma to children and preserve the family whenever possible. In some instances, the child and family may be brought to a Children's Advocacy Center for a forensic interview and follow-up services. Should the child be found to be in danger of continued harm, the child may be removed from the home. Through counseling, training and other support services, families learn to end the cycle of abuse and establish a parent/child relationship that will be free of physical and mental violence.