Our mission is to support the most vulnerable individuals in Los Angeles County, including children who are dependent on County personnel.
That’s why 211 LA is now available 24/7 to take reports of suspected or confirmed child sexual abuse by County employees, contractors, or volunteers. Reports will be automatically flagged for a senior County team charged with assessing claims and expediting investigations.
“At 211 LA, our commitment has always been to be there for people when they need support the most. We know how difficult it can be for a child or family member to come forward and report abuse. It takes courage, and no one should have to face that alone,” said 211 LA Executive Director Maribel Marin. “We are grateful to partner with Los Angeles County on this effort, and we want the community to know that 211 LA is a safe and confidential place to reach out for help. We are here to guide you toward safety, healing, and the support and resources you need.”
Reporting child sex abuse to 211 LA is 24/7, multilingual, confidential, and trauma-informed. The 211 LA hotline and website reporting tools are not intended to replace the Child Protection Hotline and should NOT be used to report child abuse or neglect committed by a child’s family member or guardian.
“Our new 211 [LA] hotline is a critical tool to help us identify, intervene, and take swift action against anyone who would harm the children they are entrusted to protect,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis. “As the safety net for our most vulnerable, every County employee, contractor, and volunteer has a responsibility to do right by our youth. We will work diligently to raise awareness of 211 [LA] as a safe and trusted place to report abuse—especially for youth in the County’s care—because broad awareness is essential to ensuring the effectiveness of this new reporting tool.”
If you see, experience, or suspect child sexual abuse or exploitation involving an LA County employee, contractor, or volunteer, you can report it safely and confidentially. Visit 211la.org/report-childsexabuse or dial 2-1-1 to report.
