Child Protective Services - Big Stone County Family Services
340 2nd Street NW, Ortonville, MN 56278
Eligibility
Open to anyone needing to report a suspicion of child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment and is a resident of Big Stone County
Required documents
Application/registration form
driver's license
permanent resident card
picture ID
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday- After Hours: Call Big Stone County Sheriff
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; all reports are confidential and callers may make anonymous reports
Service area
Big Stone 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 reunification
Last Assured
03/05/2026
Providing organization
Big Stone County Family Services
County family services agency