Child Protective Services - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
118 North Main Avenue, New York Mills, MN 56567
Eligibility
Individuals who want to report or self-report abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a child in Otter Tail County
Hours
- 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday- After Hours: Contact Otter Tail County Sheriff
Website
https://ottertailcounty.gov/Interpretation services
Interpreters available upon request
Application process
Call
Service area
Otter Tail County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
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 homeNOTE: 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
05/11/2026
Providing organization
Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, and case management