Child and Family Services (Child Protective Services)
by Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Last updated on: 05/02/2025
Child and Family Services offer a wide range of services to help children in their everyday lives so they grow up to be happy and productive members of our communities.
Report Abuse, Neglect, and Abandonment
Idaho receives nearly 23,000 calls per year of suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Learn what to do if you need to make a report as we answer this and other questions about Idaho’s reporting law. is a state agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect.
To report suspected child abuse, neglect or abandonment call:
Statewide: 855-552-KIDS (5437)
Treasure Valley: 208-334-KIDS (5437)
2-1-1 or local law enforcement