Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Suspected child abuse or neglect in Montana is reported to a central location

Toll Free:
866-820-KIDS
(866-820-5437)

Local (toll):
406-444-5900

In an emergency dial 911

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Montana Statute: § 41-3-201(1)-(2), (4)

Standard
Know or have reasonable cause to suspect

       

Professions that must report

       
  • Health care professionals
  • Mental health professionals
  • Social work professionals
  • Education/child care professionals
  • Law enforcement professionals
               Others
    • Guardians ad litem
    • Clergy
    • Religious healers
    • Christian Science practitioners
                          

    Privileged Communications
    Clergy/penitent

        Source: National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect

     

    lgoffcasa@gtfalls.com

    • 406.454.6738            325 2 Avenue North, Great Falls MT 59401