FRANKFORT, KY - The state agency that oversees child and adult protection is offering a new way to report abuse or neglect in non-emergency situations.

The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services says it has a new web-based portal for reporting suspected abuse or neglect.

The agency says the online system makes it convenient, confidential and secure to report situations that don't need an immediate response. Cases that do need immediate attention should be reported to 911, local law enforcement or (877) KY SAFE1 or (877) 597-2331.

The website for non-emergency reporting is https://prd.chfs.ky.gov/ReportAbuse/home.aspx .