Child Protection Services


McLeod County is committed to protecting its most vulnerable residents, its children. When children are harmed or neglected by the people who are responsible for their care, the county has a responsibility to act to ensure their safety.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Reporting:To make a verbal report, please call our office between 8:00 and 4:30 at one of the following numbers:
320-864-3144
320-484-4330 
800-247-1756 

For after hours assistance, please contact the McLeod County Sheriff's Department at 320-864-3134 and ask to speak with the on-call social worker. If there is an emergency child protection concern at any time of the day, call 911.

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