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

- Accepts reports of abuse

- Assessment of the initial referral

- Consultation with 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 reunification

- Provides police and emergency response for the city of Bemidji Services: - Patrol - Investigation of crimes - Auto theft investigations - Juvenile investigation and prevention - School Liaison Officer - Headwaters Public Safety Training - Community Policing Block Groups - Bicycle patrol - Escort services - Funeral, Financial - Operation I.D. - D.A.R.E. - Educational presentations - Community Services Officers/Animal Control - Narcotics Task Force - Firearms Training Instructor - Operation Kid - Police Department Tours - Oversee the volunteer Bemidji Citizen Patrol

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.

• Advocacy for domestic abuse violence victims

• Advocacy for child victims of domestic violence

• Provides emergency shelter/referrals

• Provides emergency transportation

• Accompanies victims to court hearings

• Provides assistance with OFP's

• Support groups & one on one appointments

• Assistance with safety plans for family violence waiver

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

- Accepts reports of abuse

- Assessment of the initial referral

- Consultation with 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

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.

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

NOTE: Call 911 if a child is in immediate danger

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

- Accepts reports of abuse

- Assessment of the initial referral

- Consultation with individuals who suspect abuse

- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem

- Dependency investigation

- Explanation of reporting statutes and answers 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 reunification

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

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.

Child Protective Services helps protect children from physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse, and help families get the services they need to change their behaviors.

Provides investigative and intervention services for child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Services include: - Accepts reports of abuse - Assessment of the initial referral - Consultation with 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 - Refers to the Family Resources program to assist families with basic parenting and referrals to other related programs regarding Indian Child Welfare programs - Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home - Works with the family toward unification or reunification

Provides law enforcement and emergency response for Aitkin County

Helps stabilize families by providing resources and services such as parenting and life skills, prevention and reunification, and housing.

​- Family Spirit Home Visiting Program: Provides an early childhood home visiting program designed specifically for American Indian communities, and is being implemented through a partnership with the Division of Indian Work.

- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Collaborative: Provides advocacy services and intensive case monitoring to in-state Minnesota Native families who are involved in Child Protection.

- Life Skills Parenting and The Family Support Program: Partners with Hennepin County to improve outcomes for Native families by providing family counseling, parenting support, life skills training, appropriate referrals, and education in child development and cultural values.

- Section 8 Supportive Housing: Provides long-term housing for families who have experienced chronic homelessness. Tenants must demonstrate a commitment to sobriety and agree to MIWRC's zero tolerance policy for onsite substance use, gang affiliation, and/or interpersonal violence.

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.

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.

Responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Additional services include:

- Assessment of the initial referral​

- Child welfare services

- Consultation with individuals who suspect abuse

- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem

- Extended foster care services

- Minor parenting supports

- Ongoing support services for children and their families

- Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP)

- Prevention services for eligible families

- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home

- Works with the family toward reunification if the child is out of the home

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.

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

- Accepts reports of abuse

- Assessment of the initial referral

- Consultation with 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 child and their families

- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home

- Works with the family toward unification or reunification

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

- Accepting reports of abuse

- Assessment of the initial referral

- Consultation with individuals who suspect abuse

- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem

- Consultation with mandated reporters

- 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

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.

• Bicycle Registrations (Free) - Handgun Permits (City Residents only) - Lockout Service - Keys locked in cars (not trunks) $20 charge (Due within 20 days) Also includes Police Reserve (218)326-4656, Duane Helmer - Volunteers who assist the police department when needed - Traffic and crowd control, etc - Block Clubs - Neighborhood Watch Program Car Seat and Safety Program (Free) - Serves residents of Itasca County - Car and booster seats by referral only - Contact Jackie Heinrich or Troy Scott at (218)326-3464 9 am - 3 pm Tuesday and Thursday - Evening appointments contact Troy Scott at (218)326-3464

Provides investigative and intervention services for child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Services include: - Accepts reports of abuse - Assessment of the initial referral - Consultation with 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

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

- Child and adult protection representation

- Child support enforcement

- Crime prevention and public safety initiatives

- Criminal and delinquency prosecution

- Legal representation of the county board and county departments

- Prosecutor in all cases involving juvenile offenders

- Victim/witness assistance