Children and Families

Child Protection

Child Protection Services (CPS)
Child Protection matters such as intervention, prevention and resolution of child abuse and neglect. Child protection social workers assess reports of maltreatment of children in cooperation with law enforcement personnel. Along with the help of other service providers, Social Services may provide protective services to children and families such as:

  • Assessment
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Case management
  • Out-of-home placement

Providing children's health and safety needs are met, reunification with parents is the preferred goal of services.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127

Child Protection
Polk County Sheriff's Department assists in child protection matters such as intervention, prevention and resolution of child abuse and neglect.
Agency: Polk County Sheriff's Department
Contact: 218.281.0431

Child Protection
Polk County Sheriff's Department assists in child protection matters such as intervention, prevention and resolution of child abuse and neglect.
Agency: City of Crookston Police Department
Contact: 218.281.3111

Child Protection
Polk County Sheriff's Department assists in child protection matters such as intervention, prevention and resolution of child abuse and neglect.
Agency: City of East Grand Forks Police Department
Contact: 218.773.1104

Child Protection
Polk County Sheriff's Department assists in child protection matters such as intervention, prevention and resolution of child abuse and neglect.
Agency: City of Fisher Police Department
Contact: 218.891.2207

Child Protection
Polk County Sheriff's Department assists in child protection matters such as intervention, prevention and resolution of child abuse and neglect.
Agency: City of McIntosh Police Department
Contact: 218.563.2455