Elder Justice - National Center on Law and Elder Rights
Content updated Aug. 10, 2026
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) provides the legal services and aging and disability communities with the tools and resources they need to serve older adults with the greatest economic and social needs. A centralized, one-stop shop for legal assistance, NCLER provides Legal Training, Case Consultations, and Technical Assistance on Legal Systems Development. Justice in Aging administers NCLER through a contract with the Administration for Community Living’s Administration on Aging.
Elder Abuse And Neglect Hotline
Content updated Sept. 25, 2026
Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services. To report Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of the Elderly and Disabled call 1-800-392-0210.
Missouri’s Adult Protective Services program helps eligible adults who require assistance with abusive, neglectful or exploitative situations. We offer intervention, education and prevention services along with supportive resources.
1-800-392-0210
Courage2Report
Updated on: July 10, 2023
Courage2ReportMO takes CONFIDENTIAL reports involving any public or private school in Missouri with students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Childhelp
Abused Children
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
Childhelp exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. We focus our efforts on advocacy, intervention, treatment, prevention, family resilience and community outreach.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 24/7 (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1-800) 422-4453
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline - MO State Dept of Social Services
Content updated March 26, 2026
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call our toll-free hotline at 800-392-3738. Our team will be available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, call Relay Missouri at 800-735-2466 (voice) or 800-735-2966 (text).
If you are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect, you can make a report online.
Be prepared to answer:
Name of the child, name of parent(s), name of the alleged abuser, and where the child can be located.
Is the child in a life-threatening situation now?
How do you know about the abuse/neglect?
Did you witness the abuse/neglect?
Were there other witnesses and how can they be contacted?