What information must the telephone report include about the reporter?

• A. The reporter's home address
• B. The child's full medical history
• C. The reporter's identification as a mandated reporter, name, business address, work telephone number, and details about the child and the suspected abuse
• D. The child's parent's information

Answer: (C)

This item tests what must be included about the reporter when making a telephone report. In these procedures, a mandated reporter is required to identify themselves and provide reliable contact information so investigators can reach back, ask questions, and coordinate the response. The essential details include the reporter’s status as a mandated reporter, their name, business address, work telephone number, and information about the child and the suspected abuse. Providing this allows the agency to verify the report, contact the reporter for follow-up, and ensure timely protective action.

Home address is not required, and the child’s medical history or the child’s parent information isn’t the purpose of the initial report. The focus is on ensuring the reporter can be identified and contacted and that the report contains information about the child and the suspected abuse to guide investigation.