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Health · Spain
Updated September 2026

🧒 I am worried a child is being abused or neglected — who do I tell?

Direct answer

You do not need proof — a worry is enough, and you will not be blamed if it turns out to be nothing. Servicios sociales de protección de menores / 116 111 (ANAR) (116 111) is the child-protection service for Spain: they assess, advise you about what you have seen, and act if needed; you can call anonymously. Fundación ANAR — 900 20 20 10 (900 20 20 10) is the helpline for children and young people themselves — tell the child it exists. A child in immediate danger: Policía Nacional — denuncia (091).

Call firstServicios sociales de protección de menores / 116 111 (ANAR)
Report toFundación ANAR — 900 20 20 10
If that failsPolicía Nacional — denuncia

🗣️ What to say

"I am worried about a child, [name/age if known], at [address / school]. I have noticed [what: injuries, statements, being left alone, hunger, fear] on [dates]. I am [neighbour / teacher / relative]. I would like advice on what to do / to report this."

🪜 Step by step

  1. Write down what you sawFacts, dates, the child's own words if any. Do not interrogate the child.
  2. Call Servicios sociales de protección de menores / 116 111 (ANAR)For advice first if you are unsure; they help you decide. Anonymity is possible.
  3. Danger now: Policía Nacional — denunciaPolice and emergency services. Do not wait for the service's office hours.
  4. Professionals: your dutyTeachers, doctors and carers have a legal duty or a protocol to report. Use it.
  5. Keep the child in viewA trusted adult who keeps noticing is the best protection until the service acts.

📇 All contacts

Servicios sociales de protección de menores / 116 111 (ANAR)Reports of children at riskAs soon as a child worries you📞 116 111🔗 www.anar.org
Fundación ANAR — 900 20 20 10Helpline for children and teenagers, 24/7For children and teenagers📞 900 20 20 10🔗 www.anar.org
Policía Nacional — denunciaReport at a station or start online; Guardia Civil cyber unitAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 091🔗 www.policia.es/_es/denuncias.php
Servicios sociales / Dependencia (comunidad autónoma)Dependency assessment, disability grade, supportFor care and support🔗 www.imserso.es
Oficinas de Asistencia a las Víctimas del DelitoFree support, accompaniment, compensationAfter any crime🔗 www.mjusticia.gob.es/es/ciudadania/victimas

❓ Frequently asked

Will the child be taken away?

Removal is the last resort; the first response is support for the family. Reporting is the start of help, not of separation.

What if I am wrong?

Reports in good faith carry no liability. Services expect and prefer early, uncertain reports.

The child told me something in confidence

You can promise to help, not to keep it secret. Explain that you have to tell someone whose job it is to keep them safe.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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