Child Protective Services - Polk County Social Services

1424 Central Avenue NE, Suite 104, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Eligibility

Open to all needing to report a suspicion of child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment and is a resident of Polk County

Hours

- Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Window Service: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - After Hours: Call Polk County Sheriff

Voice

Voice

Fax

Voice·

Polk County Sheriff

Websitehttps://www.polkcountymn.gov/268/Child-Protection-Services

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call; walk in

Service area

Polk County, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday

Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Program Fees

No Fee

Languages

Spanish

Provides investigative and intervention services for child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Services include: - Accepts 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 - 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

09/24/2025

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Polk County Social Services

Provides comprehensive support services to Polk County residents, including medical coverage, financial aid, food assistance, employment support, care coordination, and protective services for adults and children.