Frequently Asked Questions About Child Abuse and Neglect

Read through some of the most frequently asked questions about child abuse and neglect that our law firm receives. Some of your own questions may be answered and you will find out more about child abuse and neglect law and legal recoveries.
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  • How many child abuse deaths have occurred in Los Angeles County?

    Since January 2012 to September 2013, it is reported 63 children have died in Los Angeles County due to Child Abuse.

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

  • How do I report child abuse in Los Angeles County California?

    To report child abuse in Los Angeles County, California, contact the Child Protection Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • Toll-free within California, phone (800) 540-4000
    • If calling from outside of California, phone (213) 639-4500
    • TDD [Hearing Impaired] (800) 272-6699

     

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken due to Shaken Baby Syndrome, Child Abuse, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

  • How do I report child abuse in California? | California Child Abuse Lawyer

    CALIFORNIA COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHILD ABUSE REPORTING TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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    Alameda

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    510-259-1800

    Alpine

    530-694-2235 800-694-2235

    Amador

    209-223-6550 Mon-Thur 8-5 209-223-1075 after hours

    Butte

    530-538-7882 800-400-0902 24hours

    Calaveras

    209-754-6452 209-754-6500 after hours

    Colusa

    530-458-0280

    Contra Costa

    925-646-1680 Central 510-374-3324 West 925-427-8311 East 877-881-1116

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    Del Norte

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    707-464-3191

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    El Dorado

    530-642-7100 Placerville 530-573-3201 S Lake Tahoe

    Fresno

    559-255-8320

    Glenn

    530-934-6520 530-934-6519

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    Humboldt

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    707-445-6180

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    Imperial

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    760-337-7750

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    Inyo

    760-872-1727

    Kern

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    661-631-6011 760-375-6049

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    Kings

    559-582-2352 559-582-8776 866-582-8776

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    Lake

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    707-262-0235 800-386-4090

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    Lassen

    530-251-8277 530-257-6121 530-310-3682 after hours

    Los Angeles

    800-540-4000 within CA 213-639-4500 outside CA 800-272-6699 TDD

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    Madera

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    559-675-7829 800-801-3999

    Marin

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    415-499-7153

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    Mariposa

    209-966-7000 800-549-6741

    Mendocino

    707-463-7992 Ukiah 707-962-1100 Fort Bragg 866-236-0368 toll free

    Merced

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    209-385-3104

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    Modoc

     
     
     
     
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    530-233-6602 866-233-4424

     
     
     
     

    Mono

     

    760-932-7755 760-932-7549 800-340-5411

     
     
     
     
     

    Monterey

     
     
     
     
     
     

    831-755-4661 800-606-6618

     
     
     
     

    Napa

     

    707-253-4262 707-253-4261 800-464-4216

     
     
     
     
     

    Nevada

     
     
     
     
     
     

    530-273-4291

     
     
     
     

    Orange

     
     
     
     

    714-940-1000 800-207-4464

     
     
     
     

    Placer

     
     
     
     

    916-872-6549 866-293-1940

     
     
     
     

    Plumas

     

    530-283-6300 530-283-6350 800-242-3338 toll free

     
     
     
     
     

    Riverside

     
     
     

    800-442-4918 877-922-4453

     
     
     
     
     

    Sacramento

     
     
     
     
     
     

    916-875-5437

     
     
     
     

    San Benito

     

    831-636-4190 831-636-4330 after hours

     
     
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    San Bernardino

     
     
     
     
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    909-384-9233 800-827-8724

     
     
     
     

    San Diego

     

    858-560-2191 800-344-6000

     
     
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    San Francisco

     
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    415-558-2650 800-856-5553

     
     
     
     
     

    San Joaquin

     
     
     
     
     
     

    209-468-1333

     
     
     
     

    San Luis Obispo

     
     
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    805-781-5437 800-834-5437

     
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    San Mateo

     

    650-595-7922 650-802-7922 800-632-4615

     
     
     
     
     

    Santa Barbara

     
     
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    800-367-0166

     
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    Santa Clara

     

    650-493-1186 North 408-683-0601 South 408-299-2071 Central

     
     
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    Santa Cruz

     
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    831-454-2273 877-505-3299

     
     
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    Shasta

     
     
     
     
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    530-225-5144

     
     
     
     

    Sierra

     

    530-289-3720 530-993-6720

     
     
     
     
     

    Siskiyou

     
     
     

    530-841-4200 530-842-7009 after hours

     
     
     
     
     

    Solano

     
     
     

    800-544-8696

     
     
     
     
     

    Sonoma

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    707-565-4304

     
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    Stanislaus

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    209-558-3665 800-558-3665

    Sutter

    530-822-7227

    Tehama

    530-527-1911 800-323-7711

    Trinity

    530-623-1314

    Tulare

    559-730-2677 800-331-1585

    Tuolumne

    209-533-5717 209-533-4357 after hours

    Ventura

    805-654-3200

    Yolo

    530-669-2345 530-669-2346 888-400-0022 after hours

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    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

     

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  • Why is April Child Abuse Prevention Month?

    There is actually a Presidential Proclamation available for you to read at:

    http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/04/02/presidential-proclamation-national-child-abuse-prevention-month-2012

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at(888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

  • Why should parents and guardians of a child injured by shaken baby syndrome choose Keane Law to represent them?

    First, I care enough about children’s legal rights to have written a book on it in the first place. I could keep this important information to myself and use it simply for the benefit of the parents and guardians of my current child clients, but I want every parent or guardian who needs this information to have access to it – whether my firm represents their child or not. And while the book is for sale, my firm will provide it for no charge to any parent or guardian who wants a copy and cannot afford it. 

    Second, while there are many good lawyers from whom you can get information, I feel that my history, career path and ratings are unique and allow me to be helpful to parents with injured children. Not only do we focus on representing children. We do it well. Very well. We have achieved significant, million dollar results for numerous clients. More importantly, I have received the highest possible rating (AV rating®) which a lawyer can achieve for legal ability and ethics from the most respected lawyer rating organization in the United States of America - Martindale Hubbell. And, in a recent legal publication where I was honored to be rated as one of the 500 leading plaintiff’s lawyers in the United States of America, the editors remarked that I had been a “tireless advocate for injured children.” I am very proud and humbled to have received those ratings, for both ethics and skill, and even more proud to be recognized as a tireless advocate for injured children. I provide you that list of accomplishments to brag so that parents or guardians of an injured child can have some assurance that they are getting information from a reliable, skilled and ethical lawyer who has been objectively rated by the top lawyer rating organization in the United States of America – and who has represented children just like yours.  

    While I might be the lawyer you would like to hire for your child, my firm can only take select serious cases. And, as much as we’d like to help every injured child, we simply cannot be available for each of the thousands of kids injured or killed by shaken baby syndrome every year. Your child’s might be one of them we can help, and we’re happy to see if we’re a good fit for you, and vice-versa. If you read our book, check out our website and think we’d be a good fit for your child’s case, e-mail or call us and we’ll be happy to go over your case and see if we think we can help you.   

    Last reason you might want to listen to what I have to say, I have some experience with kids. I’m a dad. Three amazing little kids. And while having children is not required to be a lawyer, it certainly does help me understand and put in perspective what the parents of an injured child need help with, what they need to plan for and what I can do to help them help their child. Also, I’ve served in the Big Brother/Big Sister program and am President of the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Child Abuse Center – so service to children is a choice and priority of mine.

  • How do I report suspected child abuse or neglect in San Benito County California?

    Anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect. Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get help for a family—it may even save a child's life.

    To report suspected child abuse or neglect in San Benito County California, 

    Call - 831-636-4190 or After Hours 831-636-4330

    Cities in San Benito County California:
    Hollister
    San Juan Bautista
    Aromas
    Paicines
    Tres Pinos
    New Idria
    Llanada 

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse or neglect, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com 

  • How do I report suspected child abuse or neglect in San Joaquin County California?

    Anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect. Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get help for a family—it may even save a child's life.

    To report suspected child abuse or neglect in San Joaquin County California, 

    Call - 209-468-1333 

    Cities in San Joaquin County California:
    Stockton
    Lathrop
    Lodi
    Manteca
    Ripon
    Tracy
    Escalon
    August
    Country Club
    Farmington

    French Camp
    Garden Acres
    Kennedy
    Lincol Village
    Linden
    Lockeford
    Morada
    North Woodbridge
    South Woodbridge
    Taft Mosswood
    Acampo
    Atlanta
    Banta
    Goodmans Corner
    Mormon
    Mountain House
    New Jerusalem
    Thornton
    Vernalis
    Victor 

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse or neglect, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com 

  • How do I report suspected child abuse or neglect in San Luis Obispo County California?

    Anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect. Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get help for a family—it may even save a child's life.

    To report suspected child abuse or neglect in San Luis Obispo County California, 

    Call - 805-781-5437 or Toll Free - 800-834-5437 

    Cities in San Luis Obispo County California:
    Arroyo Grande
    Atascadero
    Grover Beach
    Morro Bay
    Paso Robles
    Pismo Beach
    San Luis Obispo
    Avila Beach
    Blacklake
    Callender
    Cambria
    Cayucos
    Creston
    Edna
    Garden Farms
    Lake Nacimiento
    Los Berros
    Los Osos
    Los Ranchos
    Nipomo
    Oak Shores
    Oceano
    San Miguel
    San Simeon
    Santa Margarita
    Shandon
    Templeton
    Whitley Gardens
    Woodlands
    California Valley
    Cholame
    Halcyon
    Harmony
    Pozo 

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse or neglect, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com 

  • How do I report suspected child abuse or neglect in San Mateo County California?

    Anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect. Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get help for a family—it may even save a child's life.

    To report suspected child abuse or neglect in San Mateo County California, 

    Call - 650-595-7922 or 650-802-7922
    Toll Free - 800-632-4615 

    Cities in San Mateo County California:
    Atherton
    Belmont
    Brisbane
    Burlingame
    Colma
    Daly City
    East Palo Alto
    Foster City
    Half Moon Bay
    Hillsborough
    Menlo Park
    Millbrae
    Pacifica
    Portola Valley
    Redwood City
    San Bruno
    San Carlos
    San Mateo
    South San Francisco
    Woodside
    Broadmoor
    Burlingame Hills
    El Granada
    Devonshire
    Emerald Lake Hills
    Highlands-Baywood Park
    Kings Mountain
    Palomar Park
    La Honda
    Loma Mar
    Menlo Oaks
    Montara
    Moss Beach
    North Fair Oaks
    Pescadero
    Princeton-by-the-Sea
    San Gregorio
    Sky Londa
    West Menlo Park 

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse or neglect, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com 

  • How do I report suspected child abuse or neglect in Santa Barbara County California?

    Anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect. Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get help for a family—it may even save a child's life.

    To report suspected child abuse or neglect in Santa Barbara County California, 

    Call - 805-879-3958 or if you are in Lompoc Call - 805-737-7078
    Toll Free - 800-367-0166 

    Cities in Santa Barbara County California:
    Ballard

    Buellton
    Carpinteria
    Casmalia
    Cuyama
    Garey
    Gaviota
    Goleta
    Guadalupe
    Hollister Ranch
    Hope Ranch
    Isla Vista
    Lompoc
    Los Alamos
    Los Olivos
    Mission Canyon
    Mission Hills
    Montecito
    New Cuyama
    Orcutt
    Painted Cave
    Santa Barbara
    Santa Maria
    Santa Ynez
    Sisquoc
    Solvang
    Summerland
    Toto Canyon
    Vandenberg Air Force Base
    Vandenberg Village
    Ventucopa 

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse or neglect, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com