What information is helpful when I make a child abuse report?
Explain what is happening or happened to the child. Describe, in as much detail as possible, the nature of the abuse or neglect; firsthand information or direct knowledge is the best source of reporting abuse/neglect. Information defined; name of child; date of birth of child; name of mother/father of child; school attendance of child; special needs.

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1. What is child abuse and neglect?
2. What should I do if I believe that a child is abused or neglected?
3. What information is helpful when I make a child abuse report?
4. What will happen when the social worker sees the child and family?