Child Protective Services - Washington County Community Services
19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Eligibility
Individuals who want to report a suspicion of child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment and is a resident of Washington County
Required documents
Referral of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect form
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Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; visit website to complete a Referral of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect form
Service area
Washington County, MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Program Fees
- No Fee
Provides investigative and intervention services for child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Services include:
- Accepts reports of alleged abuse or neglect
- Assessment the initial referral
- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse
- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem
- Dependency investigation
- Explanation of reporting statutes and answer questions regarding agency practices
- Ongoing support services for children and their families
- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home
- Works with the family toward unification or reunification
Last Assured
12/01/2025
Providing organization
Washington County Community Services
Promotes, protects, and preserves the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Washington County