Child Protective Services - Washington County Community Services
19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Eligibility
Individuals who want to report a suspicion of child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment and is a resident of Washington County
Required documents
Referral of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect form
vary
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; visit website to complete a Referral of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect form
Service area
Washington County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
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
Last Assured
12/01/2025
Providing organization
Washington County Community Services
Promotes, protects, and preserves the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Washington County