Child Protection

Child Protection

Provides expert medical assessments for children in cases of suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and serious neglect. The children are seen at a specially designed confidential clinic on the hospital site. Pediatricians are also available to consult with other doctors faced with emergency cases of child abuse throughout the province.
Agency
BC Children's Hospital

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Child Protection at BC Children's Hospital
Main Line: 604-875-3270
Emergency Line: 1-800-663-9122
- 24-Hour Reporting Line
Main Fax: 604-875-3410
Application Process
Referral from a doctor, the police, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, or a delegated Aboriginal child protection agency required. Call the 24-hour reporting line if you have reason to believe a child is being abused or neglected.
Eligibility
Age Restricted

Children and youth aged 18 and under.
Main Website: https://www.bcchildrens.ca/clinics-services/child-protection-service-unit
Alternate Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=1FC91AE71FDD4E0FB95AE8F1B66C0AC5
Service delivery
In Person

Other programs provided by BC Children's Hospital