Child Protective Services - Southwest Health and Human Services

266 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Eligibility

Anyone reporting on child abuse or neglect in a household, licensed day care, school or foster home who are residents of Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties

Required documents

Mandated Reporter Form

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(888)964-8407

Voice

Websitehttps://swmhhs.com/social-services/child-protection/

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call

Service area

Lincoln County, MN Lyon County, MN Murray County, MN Pipestone County, MN Redwood County, MN Rock County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include:

Accepting reports of abuse
Assessment of the initial referral
Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse
Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem
Dependency investigation
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

NOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

Last Assured

04/13/2026

What's Here

Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response

Providing organization

Southwest Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services for the 6-county area