Emergency Investigation: Must begin within two to four hours and be completed within five working days of the receipt of report. Non-Emergency Investigation: Must begin within three working days of receipt of report and be completed within 15 working days. Family Assessment: May take up to 45 working days.
How Long Does a CPS Case Last? Although it depends on the case's particulars, CPS usually has about 45 days to complete an investigation. CPS has to send a notification to the parents, stating the reasons for the delay in case the investigation takes longer than usual.
To make a child protection report, call 612-348-3552. Not sure if you need to report? Call to consult with child protection staff.
Show your willingness to work with CPS while firmly asserting your innocence. Consider Civil Action for False Allegations: If the allegations against you are proven to be knowingly false, you may have grounds for a civil lawsuit against the accuser for defamation, malicious prosecution, or emotional distress.
Minnesota has various programs to help children who may not be in safe environments. County and tribal child protection workers work with families to prevent child maltreatment or, in some case, work with the courts and law enforcement to remove children from the home if they are in harm's way.
To make a child protection report, call 612-348-3552. Not sure if you need to report? Call to consult with child protection staff.