DHS-3200, Report of Actual or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

What is DHS-3200 Form?

The DHS-3200 Form is used to report actual or suspected child abuse or neglect in the State of Wisconsin. 

What is DHS-3200 Form used for?

The Michigan DHS 3200 form must be completed by a mandatory reporter, as defined in Wisconsin Statute, and must be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) within 48 hours of the mandatory reporter having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.

How to fill out the DHS-3200 Form?

The 3200-DHS, or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect, is the written report that is filed after an oral report is made. The report must include the following information:

• Personal information and contact number of the person making the report;
• Personal information and contact number of the child's parent or guardian, if known;
• Child address, age, and sex;
• The nature and extent of the child's injuries, if any, and any other information that might be helpful in establishing the cause of the injuries;
• Name of suspected of causing bodily harm;
• Provide any other information that can help.

How to submit the DHS-3200 Form?

The DHS 3200 form pdf must then be submitted to the DCFS office in the county where the child resides. A list of DCFS county offices can be found. All reports made to the DCFS hotline are confidential, and the identity of the person making the report will not be revealed.

Who should sign the DHS-3200 Form?

Once you have completed the form, you must sign it and send it to the appropriate agency.