Reporting
If you have concerns about a child’s safety, make a report.
Child Abuse. Call. Report.
Call: 1-800-917-7383 | Listen for Options | Say Wicomico for Jurisdiction/County
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Intake and Screening, Wicomico County Department of Social Services (DSS)
After Hours and Weekends 410-548-4891
For life threatening emergencies, call 911.
All reports of suspected child abuse are immune from civil liability unless they are purposefully erroneous or malicious.
Reports may be made anonymously.
Form: Complete DSS/SSA 180 and email to [email protected]
Mandated Reporting
If you have concerns about a child’s safety and are an educator, health practitioner, human service worker, or a law enforcement officer, you MUST make a report. Learn more:
Mandated Reporters, Child Protective Services, Maryland Department of Human Services
Mandated Reporting Wicomico County MD 03162023 | Wicomico County