The DHHS Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) recognizes that the COVID19 pandemic may exacerbate conditions that create increased risk for domestic violence or child abuse and a decreased presence of supports found in places like school. They have created the following guidance to assist providers and community members who suspect or witness such violence. It is translated into several languages.
Emergency - Call 911
To Report Child Abuse or Neglect, Call 1-800-452-1999
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Call Maine Relay 711
English Info Sheet
French Info Sheet
Somali Info Sheet
Spanish Info Sheet
Portuguese Info Sheet
Arabic Info Sheet
Lingala Info Sheet