What to report
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. If the child is not in immediate danger, use the numbers below to reach the appropriate agency.
For concerns in a child care setting related to:
- Suspected maltreatment, abuse, or neglect
- For licensed or certified child care centers: Call the DCYF Intake Unit at 651-539-8222.
- For family child care: Call the licensing agency in the county or Tribal Nation where the child lives.
- Health or safety of children in a program, including concerns about supervision, ratios, medical response, and cleanliness
- For licensed or certified child care centers: Call the Licensor on call at 651-431-6015 or email DCYF.ccc.licensing@state.mn.us.
- For family child care: Call the licensing agency in the county or Tribal Nation where the child lives.
Report fraud
If you suspect fraud by someone receiving benefits or by child care providers involving programs funded by DCYF, you can:
Learn more about reporting fraud.
Other reports
To report suspected abuse, neglect or maltreatment occurring outside of a child care program, call the child protection agency in the county or Tribal Nation where the child lives.
Vulnerable adults: Report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) at 844-880-1574. Learn more about reporting suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults.
