FAQs • Crow Wing County, MN • CivicEngage

How do I report child abuse or neglect?: Child abuse/neglect reports can be made Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by calling Crow Wing County Social Services at (218) 824-1140 and asking for Child Protection Intake. After hours reports can be made by calling the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department at (218) 829-4749. Reports can be made anonymously with the exception of a Mandated Reporter (Individual's working directly with children i.e. teachers, daycare providers, doctors, etc.)

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Community Services- Children & Family Services

1. How do I become an adoptive or foster home?: If you are interested in applying to become a foster or adoptive parent or would like someone to discuss the foster care program with you, please call (218) 824-1140 and ask for the Foster Care Licensing Social Worker.

2. How do I report child abuse or neglect?: Child abuse/neglect reports can be made Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by calling Crow Wing County Social Services at (218) 824-1140 and asking for Child Protection Intake. After hours reports can be made by calling the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department at (218) 829-4749. Reports can be made anonymously with the exception of a Mandated Reporter (Individual's working directly with children i.e. teachers, daycare providers, doctors, etc.)

3. How do I become a licensed child care provider?: If you are interested in applying to become a child care provider or would like someone to discuss the child care licensing with you, please call Michelle Tautges at (218) 895-4120.