Michelle Selinger, Child and Family Manager
Government Center Human Services Building, 602 E. Fourth St., Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 361-1600

The Child and Family Department includes services for Child Protection, Children's Mental Health, Foster Care Licensing, and other child welfare services. This includes preventative and mandatory services to support the safety and well-being of children and families in our community. 

The department uses Signs of Safety, a strengths-based, safety-focused child protection intervention strategy in its work with families. The primary goal of the program is the safety of children. Since the department implemented Signs of Safety in 2004, the County has seen a significant decrease in the number of out-of-home placements. The Child and Family staff has been involved in promoting the approach on a national and international level.

Call Intake at (952) 361-1600 to access information about Child and Family services.

Child Welfare Services

The department's Parent Support Outreach Program and Minor Parent Services provides assistance and support to families to ensure the needs of children are being met. The Child and Family Department also works with families and schools on school Truancy issues. 

Additional information on child welfare services is outlined in Minnesota Statute 256E.03.

If you are looking for information on Child Care Assistance or Child Care Support Services, please visit the Income Support Department.