Bonneville County Area Community Resource Sheet
If you have a concern, take action immediately. Remember: it is NOT your job to prove anything. If you
suspect abuse, your only job is to report to the police or child protective services.
To make a report call Central Intake at any time of the day or night.
‘Statewide: 1-855-552-KIDS (5437), Idaho Falls: 208-528-5900, or you can call 2-1-4
You are not required to provide proof of child sex abuse. Anyone who makes a good faith report based on
reasonable grounds cannot be prosecuted. If the abuse occurred within the past 72 hours, a medical
evaluation by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is available by going to the Emergency Department at any
local hospital
Who is Required to Report Child Abuse?
Idaho Law says that any person who has reason to believe that a child is being abused, neglected, or
abandoned MUST report this to your local law enforcement agency or the Department of Health and Welfare
within 24 hours. Failure to report suspected abuse, neglect, or abandonment is a misdemeanor.
Local Law Enforcement:
Rexburg Police Department 208-359-3008
Bonneville County Sheriff's Office 208-529-1375
Idaho Falls Police Department 208-529-1200
Helplines:
Child Protective Services: 855-522-KIDS
Idaho Careline: 211 or 1-800-669-3179
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: 1-888-293-6118 or www.idvsa.org
Idhao Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-669-3176 or www.yweaidaho.org,
Idaho Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 208-334-0808
Family Support and Advocacy Center:
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center 208-529-4352 or 24 hr. crisis line 208-235-2412
Websites for more information on child sex abuse and/or trauma
4K Darkness to Light: www.d2l.org
Bright Tomorrows Child Advocacy Center: www. briahteac.ora
Stop It Now: www.stopitnow.com
Child Help USA: www.childhelousa.ora
If you would like a Stewards of Children Training for your organization, please Contact:
Holly Whitworth 208-533-3194
yf, Eastern Idaho
Public Health
Prevent. Protect.