Child Health and Safety

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Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting

Alabama law is clear on reporting abuse and neglect of children under the age of 18. If you are someone who comes in regular contact with children – physician, a teacher, social worker, nurse, or day care worker, for example – you should be aware of your legal obligation to report incidents of suspected or obvious child abuse or neglect. If you are a concerned citizen, neighbor, friend or family member who is aware of such incidents, you should make a report to those who can take action. All Childcare Resources employees are mandated reporters.

To report child abuse, call one of the following child abuse hotline numbers:

Blount County: (205) 274-5200
Jefferson County: (205) 918-5100
Shelby County: (205) 669-3000
Walker County: (205) 387-5400

Parenting Information and Classes

Please visit the Exchange Club Family Skills Center for information on parenting classes available to the community.

Alabama's Parenting Assistance Line (PAL line) because parenting is tough can be reached at 1-866-962-3030 or www.pal.ua.edu.

Child Passenger Safety

Please visit the American Academy of Pediatrics for more information on car safety seats and transportation safety.

ALL Kids Health Insurance

For more information on ALL Kids Health Insurance, please call (888) 373-KIDS (5437) (Se Habla Español), visit www.adph.org/allkids or write Children's Health Insurance Program, P.O. Box 303017, Montgomery, AL 36130-3017. ALL Kids is administered by the Alabama Department of Public Health.