Court Services - Child Abuse / Vulnerable Adult Abuse

Suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of children or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults over the age of 60 or disabled should be reported immediately to the Florida Department of Children and Families ( DCFS ) by calling the Florida Abuse Hotline tollfree at 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) or by completing the online Florida Abuse Hotline Report.

Any emergency situation where a child or elderly/disabled person appears to face immediate risk of abuse or neglect that is likely to result in death or serious harm (without intervention) should first be reported immediately by calling 911 or your local law enforcement agency.

Contact Information

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Telephone: (850) 595-8200
OFFICE LOCATION Florida Department of Children and Families "Chappie James Building" 160 Governmental Center Pensacola, Florida  32502 (map)	MAILING ADDRESS Florida Department of Children and Families 160 Governmental Center Pensacola, Florida  32502

24x7 FLORIDA ABUSE HOTLINE

1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where may I find additional information on this subject?

• Florida State Statutes - Chapter 39
• DCF Reporting Abuse of Children and Vulnerable Adults

Forms

NOTICE
Please read the instructions for the forms that you are downloading.
Additional forms may be needed depending on your situation.

• Standard Forms

  • Fee Schedule
  • Notice of Confidential Information Within Court Filing

NOTE: The forms supplied by the Clerk's office are general in nature and may not meet your specific needs. The Clerk does not guarantee the legal sufficiency of these forms; therefore, you may need to consult with an attorney regarding your particular situation.

Related Resources

• Child Abuse / Vulnerable Adult Abuse Resources

  • Florida Department of Children and Families ( DCF )
  • Florida Department of Elder Affairs
  • Florida Department of Revenue - DOR
  • Florida DOR Child Support Services
  • Florida KidCare
  • Florida State Courts - Family Courts
  • Florida Statutes - Chapter 39.201
  • Online Florida Abuse Hotline Report

• State and Local Law Resources

  • City of Pensacola Code of Ordinances
  • Escambia County Code of Ordinances
  • Laws of Florida
  • State Constitution
  • State Statutes

• Judicial Resources

  • First District Court of Appeals
  • First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
  • First Judicial Circuit Judges
  • Florida State Courts
  • Public Defender's Office - First Judicial Circuit
  • Rules Of Procedure
  • State Attorney's Office - First Judicial Circuit

• Attorney Resources

  • Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association
  • Florida Bar
  • Florida Bar - Consumer Information
  • Florida Bar - Lawyer Referral Service
  • Florida Law Online
  • Legal Services of North Florida

• Local Law Enforcement Resources

  • Escambia County Sheriff's Office
  • Pensacola Junior College Police Department
  • Pensacola Police Department
  • University of West Florida Police Department

• State Law Enforcement Resources

  • Criminal Justice Agencies Addresses
  • Florida Attorney General's Office
  • Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Marine Patrol
  • Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - DHSMV
  • Florida Department of Law Enforcement - FDLE
  • Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
  • Florida Division of State Fire Marshall
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Florida Highway Patrol - FHP

• Corrections Agency Resources

  • Escambia County Community Corrections / Misdemeanor Probation
  • Escambia County Jail Inmate Search
  • Escambia Juvenile Detention Facility
  • Florida Adult State Probation Office
  • Florida Department of Corrections - DOC
  • Florida Department of Juvenile Justice - DJJ
  • Florida Juvenile Probation Office
  • Florida Prison Inmate Search
  • Florida's Prison Facilities

NOTE: Most of the "Related Resource" links above are not maintained by the Clerk.