Report Child Abuse 

If you suspect that a child is in imminent danger, please call 911 immediately.

To report an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is currently under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, or church employee or volunteer, please call: 

  • Local civil authorities, or
  • Iowa Child Abuse Reporting line, 1-800-362-2178, or
  • Sam Porter, Victim Assistance Advocate, 515-286-2015, Sam.Porter@polkcountyiowa.gov
  • Diocese of Des Moines, 515-243-7653

To report past sexual abuse of a person who was abused as a minor but is now an adult by a priest, deacon, or church employee or volunteer, please call:

  • Sam Porter, Victim Assistance Advocate, 515-286-2015, Sam.Porter@polkcountyiowa.gov
  • Diocese of Des Moines, 515-243-7653
  • Iowa Attorney General hotline for survivors of abuse, 855-620-7000

To report sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops, please: