The Child Abuse Medical Professionals (CHAMP) is a network of medical professionals (doctors and nurses) who are experts in child maltreatment, including child abuse and neglect. They serve as a resource to medical professionals, children’s advocacy centers (CACs), and MDT partners, evaluate suspected maltreatment in children, including abuse and neglect, and provide consultation and training to medical professionals.
Child maltreatment is a common and serious public health concern, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and costs. Maryland Health General Article §13-2201-2207 established the Maryland CHAMP Initiative in the Maryland Department of Health. The goal is to train and provide ongoing support, education, and expert consultation in the diagnosis and treatment of child abuse to medical professionals who evaluate children with suspected child maltreatment at CACs, emergency departments, and other locations.
If you suspect a child has been abused or neglected, you should call Maryland’s Child Protective Services (CPS) 24-hour Hotline at 1-800-91-PREVENT (1-800-917-7383). All Marylanders are encouraged to call the hotline for information about preventative services, resources, and support. Additional reporting information may be found at Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect - Maryland Department of Human Services.
Educational resources for parents, providers, and professionals in addressing suspected child maltreatment
Guidelines to assist in deciding when to seek medical consultation for child abuse and neglect
Child maltreatment consultative services by jurisdiction
Director, Child Abuse Medical Professionals (CHAMP) Program Medical Director, Child Advocacy Center at Center for Hope, LifeBridge Health Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health & Department of Pediatrics; University of Maryland
Professor of Pediatrics
Head, Division of Child Protection; Director, Center for Families Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Vice Chair, Pediatrics, Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai
Director, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Colleges Advisory Program
Director, Johns Hopkins Child Protection Team
Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Forensic Nurse Examiner, Adult/Pediatric Program Coordinator, Forensic Nursing Services Supervisor
Frederick Health Hospital/Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County
Forensic Nurse Coordinator, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
