Children's Protective Services - Fillmore County Community Services - Social Services
902 Houston Street NW, Suite 1, Preston, MN 55965
Eligibility
Children who have been abused or neglected or who are at risk of being abused or neglected and their families; serves Fillmore County
Hours
24 hours/day, 7 days/week
(507) 765-3874
Voice
(507) 765-2175
Voice
Interpretation services
In-person interpreters, telephone interpreters, translator services, multilingual print materials
Application process
Call county social service agency; after hours and holidays call Fillmore County Sheriff's Department for on-call social worker
Service area
Fillmore County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Languages
- Spanish
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 reunificationNOTE: 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.
Last Assured
01/13/2022
Providing organization
Fillmore County Community Services - Social Services
Provide services for the social and income maintenance needs of Fillmore County residents