Child Abuse

CAPE (Child Abuse Prevention Effort)
Parenting skills workshops, one-on-one parent counseling for parents who have potential to abuse- 215-624-1101
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
The mission of CASA of Philadelphia County is to provide screened, trained and supervised volunteers who advocate for safe, permanent, and nurturing homes for abused and neglected children under the protection of the Dependency Court in Philadelphia County. 1217 Sampson Street- 215-922-1409-for providers, families can't call. - www.casaphiladelphia.org
Child Abuse Hotline
If parent worried they might hurt their child, hotline, counseling, resources.- 800-4-A-CHILD
Childline
(To report child abuse)- 1-800-932-0313
Children's Crisis Treatment Center
Provides outpatient mental health services for children 2-13 who have been sexually or physically abused, neglected or who have witnessed extreme violence- Programs include: Therapeutic Nursery Program for children 3-5 yrs. old with emotional, behavioral, and multiple learning problems. Community Based Services like WRAP Around services and Intensive Case Management- Trauma Assistance Program for children who have experienced a severely traumatic event- 215-496-0707 - www.cctckids.org
City of Philadelphia Child Protective Services
To report child abuse in Philadelphia- 215-683-6100
CY-47
- Click here to download CY-47
Hospital Based Child Protection Services
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's Child Protection Clinic at Front and Erie helps minimize the potential for futher trauma from abuse by completing the medical evaluation and providing psychosocial support for the affected child and family. Call 215-427-6869 for information.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Safe Place: The Center for Child Protection and Health, also provides compassionate evaluations of abused children and advocates on their behalf- call 215-590-5440 for more information.
Philadelphia ChildrenÂ’s Alliance
Coordinates child sexual abuse investigations among Philadelphia public agencies. Also provides support and education to children and non-offending caretakers- Victim Services and Support phone number 215-387-9500- 4000 Chestnut Street - www.philachildrensalliance.org
SCAN (Supportive Child/Adult Network) Program (a.k.a Stop Child Abuse Now)
Referral center for abused children in PA - 520 N. Columbus Blvd.- 215-238-1007 - www.scanpa.org
Support Center for Child Advocates
Offers free legal and social services to Philadelphia's abused and neglected children with the goal of securing a permanent, nurturing environment for every child. - Founded in 1977, they have trained over 2000 attorneys for pro bono services- 1900 Cherry Street- 215-925-1913 ask for preassigned child advocacte. - www.advokid.org