Child Protective Services - Chippewa County Family Services
719 North 7th Street, Suite 200, Montevideo, MN 56265
Eligibility
Individuals who want to report or self-report abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a child in Chippewa County
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available upon request
Application process
Call
Service area
Chippewa County, MN
Other Information
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 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 reunificationIn 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
04/01/2026
Providing organization
Chippewa County Family Services
County department providing social services