How You Can Help

by Lita Prout, Inquirer

Published Jan. 22, 2008, 3:40 p.m. ET

Suspicions that a child is being abused or neglected may be reported to these hotlines.

Phila. Department of Human Services: 215-683-6100.

Pa. Department of Public Welfare: 1-800-932-0313.

N.J. Division of Youth and Family Services: 1-877-652-2873.

In an emergency, call 911. Parents who seek counseling because they fear hurting a child can call Childhelp USA at 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelpusa.org.