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Child Abuse and Neglect

Make an Online Report Student & Family Resources Online Training for Volunteers and Contractors Policy, Regulation and Reports

Montgomery County Public Schools is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students.  If children do not feel safe, they are far less likely to learn, thrive, and succeed. That is why in June 2015, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved significant changes to Policy JHC—Child Abuse and Neglect. The policy guides Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) procedures and protocols for recognizing, reporting, and preventing suspected child abuse and neglect of students. The revisions to Policy JHC outline strategies for ensuring that:

  • All employees understand and are held accountable for the highest ethical standards in their conduct, as well as adhering to legal mandates and the moral imperative to recognize, report, and prevent suspected child abuse and neglect;
  • Children and vulnerable adults who are alleged victims of abuse and/or neglect are supported;
  • Human resource management systems and processes for screening new and existing employees are developed;
  • Professional learning for MCPS employees is developed and implemented; and
  • Opportunities are provided for parents, outside contractors, volunteers, and the broader community to develop awareness on recognizing, reporting, and preventing abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults.

Report Child Abuse or Neglect

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

  • To make a report of child abuse and neglect or mental injury, call Child Welfare Services:
  • 1-800-91-PREVENT/1-800-917-7383 (24 hours) 
  • To make a report of child sexual abuse, call Child Welfare Services 1-800-91-PREVENT/1-800-917-7383  and the Special Victims Investigation Division, Montgomery County Police Department (240) 773-5400 (24 hours)
  • IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911

Volunteer Training Module on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomes volunteers to support the essential needs of the schools. Volunteers and partnership agencies are required to complete certain compliance measures in order to volunteer within our school district.

  • Online Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training via their myMCPS Classroom/Canvas account
  • Background check (dependent upon the type of volunteer service, per the Volunteers regulation )

Online Training Support Guide (All Users)

Online training for Non-Parents

(Contractors, Volunteer Coaches, Community Members)

Online training for Parents/Guardians

MCPS values the volunteers who work in our schools to enrich our students’ experiences. As a community, we are mindful of our shared responsibility to create safe, nurturing environments for our students. This training provides guidance for volunteers to help keep students safe.

(Note: To view this module, the following browsers are recommended: Google Chrome; Safari. We do not recommend using Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer at this time.)

Frequently Asked Questions for Volunteers

Frequently Asked Questions for Volunteers (English): Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Translations to the FAQ document are available:

  • Amharic
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

Policy, Regulation and Reports