Child Support Services - Cook County Public Health and Human Services

411 West 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604-2307

Eligibility

Residents of Cook County who are: - Fathers or alleged fathers of a minor child - Parents of a minor child and if one parent does not live with the child - Parents who pay court-ordered child support - Have court-ordered, physical custody of a minor child - Receiving public assistance for a minor child who lives in their home

Required documents

Application/registration form photo ID proof of household income Social Security card/number

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(218)387-3620

Voice

(218)387-3020

Fax

(888)818-4511

Voice - Cook County Child Support Hotline

https://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/economic_assistance_and_health_care_programs/child_support.php

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreter services available with prior notice

Application process

- Apply online: MN Child Support Online at https://www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us - Call

Fees

A monthly $15 fee is paid by the parent paying support, deducted through income withholding; vary by service

Service area

Cook County, MN

Description

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include: ?- Collecting current and past-due support payments - Locating non-custodial parents - Establishing parentage - Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support - Reviews and modifies court orders for support NOTE: Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment. Child Support Services do not represent either parent in child support actions.

Last assured

10/02/2025

What's Here

Child Support Assistance/Enforcement Paternity/Maternity Establishment

Providing organization

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

County family services agency