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Mandated Reporter

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act: Mandated Reporters

Community members have an important role in protecting children (anyone under the age of 18) from abuse and neglect. The California Community Colle​ge Chancellor’s Office has determined that all faculty and most classified employees are mandated reporters of child abuse. If you reasonably suspect a child is suffering abuse, you are required to report the abuse to law enforcement and/or Child Protective Services.

What is a Mandated Reporter?

What must be reported?

Mandated Reporting Contact Information

24-Hour Child Protective Services (CPS) are mandated by Federal and State Law to investigate and respond to all allegations of suspected child abuse and neglect.

Steps in Making a Report

Call 911 if there is a life-threatening emergency to a child.
  • Call the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) Child Abuse and Neglect Center to report child abuse or neglect. Reports of abuse and neglect can be reported to these hotlines: (833) 722-5437 or (408) 299-2071
  • In addition to calling the hotline, Mandated Reporters must complete the Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR-SS8572)
  • Mail the written report (SS8572) within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident to:
    Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children’s Services
    Child Abuse and Neglect Center
    373 West Julian Street-Second Floor
    San Jose, CA 95110

District Considerations

Internal Reporting: State law does not require a mandated reported to notify College administration of a report. The district encourages employees who file a report to notify College administration for purposes of awareness and expediting CPS investigations.

Forms and References