Protection Program offered at Seattle Children's
Protection Program offered at Seattle Children's
Provides a 24-hour statewide child abuse hotline staffed by pediatricians to answer questions by professionals (physicians, police officers, child protective services workers and prosecutors). Hotline is NOT for use by the general public. Emphasis is on medical-legal aspects of child abuse. Phone number is for professionals only in Seattle, King County, north to Canada and the Olympic Peninsula.
Categories
Physical Address
4800 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105
Hours
24 hours daily for professionals only.
Voice
Application process
Call for information. This phone service is for professionals ONLY; no calls from general public.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Physicians, police officers, child protective services workers and prosecutors ONLY.
Agency info
Seattle Children's
Provides specialized patient care for children, teens and young adults. Seattle Children's Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine team specializes in providing short-term, evidence-based care for children and teens. Provides clinical services regarding child abuse and neglect. Emergency care is available to children ages 21 years and younger, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Facilitates support groups for patients and families facing a variety of medical conditions, including grief support. Offers a variety of community education classes for parents and adolescents, including Youth Mental Health First Aid.