Child Abuse & Neglect Center (CANC)
Reporting Abuse
The Child Abuse & Neglect Center receives and responds to reports of abuse or neglect connected to children and youth.
In case of a life threatening emergency call 911.
When the situation is not a problem needing police action, reports should be made to the toll-free Child Abuse and Neglect Center (CANC) reporting line:
It is preferred that you call to report child abuse or neglect (833) SCC-KIDS (722-5437)
The CANC screens calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Quick Links
Child Abuse Prevention CouncilContact The Department of Family and Children's ServicesSanta Clara County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association The Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County First 5 - Santa Clara County CDSS - Resource Family Approval Santa Clara County Juvenile Dependency Court Catholic Charities – Kinship Resource Center California Department of Social Services - Office of Child Abuse Prevention 2-1-1 United Way Bay Area Enrichment Activities for ChildrenTransitioned Age Youth (TAY) ServicesChoose to be a Resource Family