If a person, including any member of camp staff, a camp
counselor, or camp director has cause to believe that a minor has been or may
have been abused or neglected at a youth camp, then that person shall
immediately make a report to one of the following agencies:
- any local or state law enforcement agency
- the Department of Family and Protective Services
Abuse Hotline, which may be contacted at (800) 252-5400 or through the secure
web site http://www.txabusehotline.org/
Notification Requirement
A person making a report, to local law enforcement or the
Department of Family and Protective Services, of alleged abuse or neglect at a
youth camp,
must also notify the Department of State Health Services' Policy, Standards and
Quality Assurance Unit by phone at (512) 834-6788, by fax at (512) 834-6707, or
by email at PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov
Reporting Abuse and Neglect Form (PDF)
Abuse and Neglect Guidance Document (PDF)