Child Protective Services - Mower County Human Services
201 1st Street NE, Suite 18, Austin, MN 55912
Eligibility
Open to all who want to report or self-report abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a child in Mower County
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Call; after-hours call Mower County Sheriff- Visit website to complete a written report: https://www.co.mower.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/1282/Suspected-Child-Abuse-Report-PDF?bidId=. Written reports can be emailed or faxed.
Service area
Mower County, MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Program Fees
- No Fee
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 reunificationNOTE: Call 911 If you believe a child is in immediate danger
Last Assured
09/18/2025
Providing organization
Mower County Human Services
Provides services in the areas of care coordination, case management, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, medical coverage, and social services within the county