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Nebraska DHHS Online Child and Adult Abuse Report

Nebraska DHHS runs one online abuse hotline site for two report types: Child Protective Services reports about a minor and Adult Protective Services reports about a vulnerable adult. Nebraska law requires any person who has reason to believe a child has been abused or neglected to report, and doctors, physician assistants and other medical personnel are mandated reporters of vulnerable adult abuse.

Who completes it

The reporter chooses the CPS or APS button and completes the online report. Reporter information stays confidential unless a court or law enforcement agency with proper jurisdiction requests it.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
Submit on the DHHS online abuse hotline site, call the Child and Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline, or contact law enforcement. If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
Who pays
DHHS lists no fee for reporting.

Good to know

  • APS reports cover adults with a substantial functional or mental impairment, a guardian or conservator, or qualifying disability services, including self-neglect.
  • For a child, include the address, full name, age, school, others in the home, any non-custodial parent, the specific incidents, visible marks, drug use and domestic violence.
  • After a child report, a DHHS worker or law enforcement visits for a Safety Assessment; removing a child requires law enforcement or a court order.
  • DHHS posts a Mandatory Reporter Training module of about 1.5 hours on its child abuse page.

Get the official form

Download the current version from the source each time; forms change without notice.

Report Child or Adult Abuse (online)

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Frequently asked questions

Who must report child abuse in Nebraska?

Everyone. DHHS states that Nebraska law requires any person who has reason to believe a child has been abused or neglected to report it, not only professionals, and that some professionals may lose their license or face jail for failing to report.

Will the family know who reported?

Reports to the hotline are confidential and are not shared with the family. You may ask to stay anonymous, though a Child and Family Services Specialist may contact you during the assessment. For adult reports, DHHS shares your name only with law enforcement, the county attorney and its Licensure Unit when appropriate.

What can Nebraska APS do after a report?

APS investigates abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation, gives information to the county attorney, assists law enforcement, seeks court orders for involuntary services and refers clients to community services. It cannot serve competent adults able to care for themselves, become a guardian, or remove someone from home without consent.