Child Protective Services - Western Prairie Human Services
15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Eligibility
Anyone needing to report a suspicion of child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment and is a resident of Grant and Pope County
Required documents
Child protection report form/mandated report form
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
(320)422-7800
Voice·
Intake Grant County Sheriff
(800)291-2827
Voice
(218)685-8280
Voice·
Intake Grant County Sheriff
(320)634-4518
Voice·
Intake Glenwood Police Department
(320)239-2311
Voice·
Intake Starbuck Police Department
(320)634-5411
Voice·
Intake Pope County Sheriff
Application process
- Call for information- After Hours: Call Grant County Sheriff, Pope County Sheriff, Glenwood Police Department, and Starbuck Police Department
Service area
Grant County, MN
Pope County, MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Program Fees
- No Fee
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
11/26/2024
Providing organization
Western Prairie Human Services
A person-centered agency that partners with and empowers individuals and families, and promotes safe, healthy communities throughout Pope and Grant Counties.