Adopted: April 2011
Revised: December 2025
Download 506.4.1P - Suspected Child Maltreatment Reporting Form – Dakota County
MINNESOTA STATUTE 260E: A person who knows or has reason to believe a child has been neglected or physically or sexually abused shall make an oral report IMMEDIATELY by phone to be followed within 72 hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays.
Please call Dakota County at 952-891-7459, then fill out the Dakota County form as completely as possible: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/ChildProtection/MandatedReporting/Documents/ChildMaltreatmentReportingForm.pdf .
Faxed / Mail Report to: Dakota County Children & Family Intake, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Fax: 952-891-7192. Main Phone Number: 952-891-7459
More information can be found on Dakota County’s website.
In some cases, Dakota County is not the responsible agency to receive a report but can redirect it to the appropriate agency.