Child Protective Services - Ramsey County Social Services
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Eligibility
Children who have been abused or neglected or who are at risk of being abused or neglected, and their families who reside in Ramsey county
Required documents
Call
Hours
24 hours/7 days a week
(651)266-4500
Voice
Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
American Sign Language (ASL); Hmong; Karen; Oromo; Somali; Spanish; interpreters available
Application process
Call; does not accept blocked calls after hours. If a child is in immediate danger or abandoned, call 911.
Fees
None if family income is 0 - 60% of state median; some services based on ability to pay. No fees for protective services.
Service area
Ramsey County, MN
Other Information
Languages
- Hmong
- Somali
- Spanish
Program Fees
- No Fee
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Investigates and assesses situations when a child's health or welfare may be at risk to due to abuse, neglect, or maltreatment. Accepts and responds to and/or investigate reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment. Services may include:
- Acceptance of 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
Last Assured
12/10/2025
Providing organization
Ramsey County Social Services
Provides county social services to meet basic human needs, ensures protection for children and vulnerable individuals