Maine
Mandated reporters are individuals who are legally required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations to state and/or local authorities. Laws surrounding mandated reporting vary from state-to-state so please ensure your familiarity with your state's laws regarding individuals who are required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect.
Links
- State regulation
- State training and resources.
- Abuse hotline: 1-800-452-1999.
OCFS Background Check Unit
The Office of Child and Family Services’ Background Check Unit (BCU) is involved in a number of different background check processes including those for child care providers, children’s residential providers, and also conduct Child Abuse Registry clearances.
Child Abuse Registry Checks
Child Abuse Registry check results will notify the requestor if the individual has been substantiated for child abuse or neglect. A substantiation means an individual has been deemed responsible for abusing, neglecting, or placing a child at high risk for abuse and neglect while that child was in their care.
For more information contact the Background Check Unit at (207) 624-7965 or dhhs.cpsclearance@maine.gov.
Unable to locate an Adult Abuse Registry.
