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Child Support Services - Polk County Social Services

1424 Central Avenue NE, Suite 104, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Eligibility

Residents of Polk County who are: - Parents or alleged parents of a minor child - Parents of a minor child and if one parent does not live with the child - Parents who pay court-ordered child support - Have court-ordered, physical custody of a minor child - Receiving public assistance for a minor child who lives in their home

Required documents

Application/registration form photo ID proof of household income Social Security card/number

Hours

- Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Window Service: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.polkcountymn.gov/254/Child-Support-Enforcement-Collections

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call; visit website to apply

Fees

A monthly $15 fee is paid by the parent paying support, deducted through income withholding; vary by service

Service area

Polk County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Description

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include: ?- Collecting current and past-due support payments - Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support - Establishing parentage - Locating non-custodial parents - Reviews and modifies court orders for support NOTE: Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment

Last Assured

09/24/2025

Providing organization

Polk County Social Services

Provides comprehensive support services to Polk County residents, including medical coverage, financial aid, food assistance, employment support, care coordination, and protective services for adults and children.