Maine law requires that certain professionals, including licensed health professionals, who suspect child abuse and neglect and who suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation of an incapacitated or dependent adult report to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Maine law also requires that certain professionals, including licensed health professionals, obtain mandated reporter training once every four years. Below is additional resource information specific to the mandated reporting laws and mandated reporter training required and offered by DHHS.
Reporting with the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) and Mandated Reporter Training Resources
- Making a report to the OCFS/DHHS: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/reporting-suspected-child-abuse-and-neglect
- Completing child mandated reporter training with the DHHS: https://mainemandatedreporter.org/#/
Reporting with the Office of Adult Protective Services (APS) and Mandated Reporter Training Resources
- Making a report to the APS/DHHS: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/aps/mandated-reporters
- Completing adult protective mandated reporter training with the DHHS: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/aps/mandated-reporters