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Dane County Department of Human Services

Report Abuse

If you suspect abuse or neglect, please contact the Dane County Department of Human Services at one of the numbers below. Thank you for helping to protect our community.

Child Abuse or Neglect

Monday – Friday
7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
(608) 261-KIDS / (608) 261-5437

Non-Business Hours
(608) 255-6067

Dane County Child Protective Services

Adult and Elder Abuse or Neglect

If you suspect abuse of an elder (adults 60 years or older) or an adult at risk (adults 18-59 years old, with a physical or mental condition that impairs the ability to care for their own needs) please call the Adult Protective Services Helpline.
For immediate risks please contact your local law enforcement agency or 911.

APS Helpline

Monday – Friday
7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
608-261-9933

Leave a message and it will be returned within 24 business hours, excluding holidays.

Dane County Elder Abuse/Neglect Unit

Call if abuse or neglect is occurring within Dane County, WI, and is not in a state-licensed facility.
Monday - Friday
7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
(608) 261-9933

State Division of Quality Assurance

Call if abuse or neglect is occurring in a state-licensed nursing home.

(608) 266-7474

State Bureau of Assisted Living

Call if abuse or neglect is occurring in a state-licensed program, such as an assisted living facility, community-based residential facility, adult family home, adult day care program, or residential care apartment complex.

(608) 264-9888

Elder Care Locator

Call if the abuse or neglect is occurring outside of Dane County, WI.

1 (800) 677-1116

At-Risk & Elderly Adult Protective Services