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How to Report Child Abuse in New Mexico

Hotline Numbers for Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect

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Updated October 10, 2009

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If you suspect that a child is being abused, abandoned or neglected, contact the agency listed below, call your local child protective services agency, or call 9-1-1. Here is a link to the New Mexico state agency for children services and the telephone number to report child abuse and neglect in New Mexico:

New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department
Toll-Free: (800) 797-3260
Local (toll): (505) 841-6100

If you do not get an answer at the above number Childhelp (800-422-4453) for assistance.

Childhelp® USA is a non-profit agency which can provide reporting numbers, and has Hotline counselors who can provide referrals.

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Source: Administration for Children and Families

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