Children will only be protected from abuse and neglect if responsible adults take action on their behalf. Child abuse can happen to any child in any family. Families SA receives reports about suspected cases of abuse, neglect or children at risk through District Centres and the confidential Child Abuse Report Line 13 14 78 which operates 24 hours a day. See website links for further information available: EntryProcedures South Australia has mandated child abuse reporting, a legal obligation on people who provide health, welfare, educational, child care or residential services for children to notify Families SA if they have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect.: WaitingListDetails The Child Protection Act mandates Families SA with the responsibiility for the care and protection of children or young people where there are concerns about their safety, welfare and well being.