Abuse and Neglect

*If situation is an emergency and someone is in imminent danger, dial 911 immediately!*

Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Resources:

Name: Services: Contact Information: Hours: Accessing Services:
Child Protective Services
  • Family support and related services
  • Foster parenting
  • Investigate child abuse cases
 1661 Fowler Street
Richland, WA 99352
Reception & Intake:
(509)585-3000 or,
1-866-451-5160
After hours:
1-800-562-5624
www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/general/index.asp		 M-F 8am-5pm

Outside of these hours, call the after-hours number:
1-800-562-5624

 For more information on how to report cases of abuse, see the Reporting Abuse document
Child help National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD
(1-800-422-4453)		 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Catholic Family and Child Service Hope Home
  • Case management
  • Weekly support groups
 2139 Van Giesen Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509)946-4645		 M-F 8am-5pm.

Group time is Tuesdays 2-5

 Must be a pregnant or parenting mom under the age of 21
Safe Harbor Support Center
  • 24-hour crisis nursery
  • M-F 9am-4pm support childcare for vulnerable families
  • Parenting and child classes
 1111 N. Grant Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)783-5734- office line
(509)374-4901- crisis line
http://crisis-nursery.org/		 Depends on service, call ahead if possible to determine availability Call to determine eligibility and availability
Bikers Against Child Abuse
  • Advocacy and support for children affected by child abuse
 HELPLINE Number
509-780-6221
washington.bacaworld.org/chapter/columbia-basin-chapter/		 Call to access services
Safe Place for Newborns
  • Offering a safe place for parents to leave a newborn
 For a list of locations, see theSafe Place for Newborns Information and Locations Newborns under 3 days old can be dropped off at any hospital or fire station with no persecution to the mother. An anonymous newborn Parent packet is recommended to fill out by parent.

Sexual Abuse Prevention and Intervention Resources:

Name: Services: Contact Information: Hours: Accessing Services:
Support Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC)
  • Crisis Program
  • Legal and Medical advocacy
  • On-site counseling
  • Therapy referrals
  • Library with learning materials
  • Community presentations
  • Prevention programs for all ages
 830 N. Columbia Center Blvd, Ste. H
Kennewick, WA 99336
24 hours phone:
(509)374-5391
www.supportadvocacyresourcecenter.org/		 Phone line is open 24 hours a day Call or stop by to access services. Some services are available 24-hours a day

Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention and Intervention Resources:

Name: Services: Contact Information: Hours: Accessing Services:
Adult Protective Services
  • Abuse investigations
  • Offer protective services if the investigator determines abuse has occurred
 800 West Court Street
Pasco WA 99301
National Line: 1.866.END-HARM
Local Line: 1.888.445.8791
Intake Line: 1.877.389.3013		 M-F 8am-5pm Call to speak to report an allegation of abuse.
*Note an abused adult has the choice to refuse any and all services offered to them
Aging and Long Term Care
  • Respite Care
  • In-Home Care
  • Adult day services
 3311 W. Clearwater Ave, Suite D100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)735-0315
www.altcwashington.com/		 Call to access services
Adult day services of the Tri-Cities
  • Respite care
 10 N. Washington
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-5731		 Call to access services
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
  • Respite care
 500 N. Morain St. Suite 2102
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)374-2111
www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/		 M-F 8am-5pm Determine eligibility by looking at Eligibility Conditions, also available in Spanish. To apply for services see the Application Instructions, also available in Spanish
VA Caregiver Support
  • Respite care
  • Monthly stipend (for those caring for Veterans who served after 9/11
  • Education and training
  • Support groups
  • Medical equipment
  • Home modification
 Jonathan M. Wainwrigth Memorial VA Medical Center
77 Wainwright Drive
Walla Walla, WA 99362
www.caregiver.va.gov
Support Line: 1-855-260-3274		 M-F 8am-11pm and Sat 10:30am-6pm To sign up contact Edward Parker at 509-525-5200. For more information on services and criteria, see the VA Caregiver Support