The Resource Library

Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect

Learn how to recognize, report and follow up when a child may be in danger.

Mandated Reporters & Legal Guidelines

Not everyone knows they’re a mandated reporter. This guide breaks it down by profession, legal risks, and protections.

Escalating a Concern (When DCF Doesn’t Act)

Sometimes, filing a report isn’t enough. If DCF ignores a concern, fails to act, or retaliates against you for speaking up — you still have options.

This section offers tools and contact information to help you escalate your concerns safely and effectively. These are the people and agencies who should listen when DCF won’t.

Foster Family Support Resources

Foster families are often left to navigate impossible systems without the support they need. But you are not alone.

This section connects you with organizations, support groups, and practical tools designed to help you feel seen, protected, and informed throughout your journey.

Support Numbers

• FPA-MA Support Line: 1-800-835-4601

Therapy & Trauma-Informed Services

Children affected by abuse, neglect, or unstable placements deserve real healing — not generic support. So do the caregivers who fight for them.

This section includes therapy directories, trauma-informed providers, and tools to help you advocate for emotional and psychological safety.

Court & Documentation Tools

When you’re advocating for a child, documentation isn’t optional — it’s protection.

This section includes printable templates and tracking tools to help you clearly document what you’ve seen, said, and experienced. Whether you’re preparing for court, following up with DCF, or communicating with a GAL, these tools help ensure your voice is organized, credible, and taken seriously.