What Happens When I Call the Reporting Hotline?

What Happens if I call the Reporting Hotline?

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has launched 855-OH-CHILD (855-642-4453), an automated telephone directory that will link callers directly to a child welfare or law enforcement office in their county.

What happens after a report is made? 
 
In Ohio, after a report is made,

1. A child protective services investigator will interview the child, family members & others as deemed appropriate.
2. The investigator determines if the child is being abused or is at risk for abuse.
3. The case may be referred to local social service agencies, or to juvenile, family or criminal court.