You are obligated to report all incidents, suspected child abuse or inappropriate behaviors happened during ministry activities to your local director, Edeliza Mainit (562) 810-5342 IMMEDIATELY!!! If necessary, leave a message.

1.) Remember you are not a social worker; DO NOT try to handle this by yourself.

2.) Document the incident by filling out the below form, which will be automatically sent to [email protected]. If you do not hear back from Edeliza within minutes, please call her directly! Do not wait!

3) Do not send any written communication to parents or school personnels until Edeliza approved your draft copy first. Thank you!

TYPE 1: THE ALLEGED INDIVIDUAL IS A CEF WORKER/VOLUNTEER. For all inappropriate behaviors or alleged child abuse, call your chapter director, Ms. Edeliza Mainit, immediately (561) 810-5342 and submit a R-9 Form of Alleged Child Abuse Report. The individual in the alleged claim must be removed from ministry activity immediate until an investigation or decision is made by the CEF State Office.

TYPE 2: The mandated reporter must only have reasonable suspicion that a child has been mistreated; no evidence or proof is needed prior to making a report. The case will be further investigated by law enforcement or child welfare services.

Los Angeles County Child Protection Hotline: (800) 540-4000
San Bernardino County Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 827-8724