Frequently Asked Questions
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Community Services - Child Protective Services
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You should report if you know or suspect that a child is being abused or neglected or has been abused or neglected within the past three years. If you are unsure whether or not to report, call Washington County Child Protection Intake at 651-430-6457 and a screener will assist you.Community Services - Child Protective Services
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Community Services - Child Protective Services
Any person can voluntarily report if they know or suspect that a child is being abused or neglected or has been abused or neglected in the past three years. If you are a mandated reporter and you know or suspect that a child is being abused or neglected or has been subjected to abuse or neglect within the past three years, you are required by law to report that information. The reporter’s name is confidential, accessible only if the reporter consents or by a court order.
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Your report may help prevent future harm or maltreatment of a child. Child abuse and neglect affects not only the child and the family, but the community and society as a whole.Community Services - Child Protective Services
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When you call to make a report, a child protection social worker (screener) will collect the information and determine if the allegation meets the legal definitions for further assessment. Mandated reporters must also file a written report within 72 hours of their oral report, excluding weekends and holidays. This reporter form can be sent or faxed to Washington County Child Protection. Fax reports to 651-430-8340. See more information on reporting child abuse or neglect.Community Services - Child Protective Services
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Anyone who reports child abuse or neglect in good faith is immune from civil liability. Anyone who is required to report known or suspected abuse or neglect and who fails to do so can be found guilty of a misdemeanor.Community Services - Child Protective Services