Child Protective Services - Stearns County Human Services - Financial and Social Services Division
3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387
Eligibility
Anyone needing to report a suspicion of child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment and is a resident of Stearns County
Required documents
Child Maltreatment Report
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday- After Hours: Call Stearns County Sheriff
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Call; fax- After Hours: Call Stearns County Sheriff
Service area
Stearns 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
01/12/2026
Providing organization
Stearns County Human Services - Financial and Social Services Division
Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection within Stearns County.