Child Protective Services - Crow Wing County Community Services
204 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
Eligibility
Open to all who want to report or self-report abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a child in Crow Wing County
Required documents
Child Maltreatment Report
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday- After Hours: Call Crow Wing County Sheriff
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; email; fax; visit website for the report; walk-in
Service area
Crow Wing County, MN
Other Information
Application Process
- Walk In
Program Fees
- No Fee
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
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
09/22/2025
Providing organization
Crow Wing County Community Services
County social service department providing services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection