Child Protection Services - Lake County Health and Human Services
Resource Name:Child Protection Services - Lake County Health and Human Services
address
616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Eligibility
Open to all reporting on child abuse or neglect in a household, licensed daycare, school, or foster home located in Lake County
Required documents
Application/registration form
picture ID
proof of address
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday- After hours: Call law enforcement
Application process
Call
Service area
Lake County, MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Program Fees
- No Fee
Investigates and assesses situations when a child's health or welfare may be at risk due to abuse, neglect, or maltreatment. Accepts and responds to and/or investigates 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 reunificationIn 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
09/17/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Lake County Health and Human Services
Providing social services including adoption assistance, adult, family and children's services, chemical and mental health services, elderly and disability services, foster care and child care licensing, and community education and prevention services.