• Mandated Reporters
The Michigan Child Protection Law requires certain people to report their suspicions of child abuse or neglect to Child Protection Services at the Department of Human Services.

• Potential Indicators of Child Abuse and/or Neglect
Physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and/or neglect that may be used as guidelines for when to make a CPS complaint.

• Other Issues
There are several issues that are generally not considered abuse or neglect in the absence of other indicators.

• Training
DHS will provide training to mandated reporters regarding their requirement to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

• Mandated Reporter's Resource Guide - DHS Pub 112 

• Physician's Guide for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect 

• School Personnel Guide for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect 

• Report of Actual or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect - DHS-3200