Child Protective Services - Freeborn County Human Services

203 Clark Street West, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Eligibility

Anyone reporting on child abuse or neglect in a household, licensed daycare, school or foster home located in Freeborn County

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

After Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

(507)377-5519

Voice

(507)377-5200 option 5

Voice

(507)377-5505

Fax

(507)377-5400

Voice

Websitehttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/362/Child-AbuseNeglect-Reporting

Email[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available; Spanish

Application process

Call; walk in

All reports are confidential and callers may make anonymous reports

Service area

Freeborn County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Languages

Spanish

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

12/12/2025

What's Here

Permanent Placement Supervision Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response Family Maintenance/Reunification Dependency Investigation

Providing organization

Freeborn County Human Services

County human services office