Social Services

Responsibilities

By Statute, the Human Services Department is responsible for administering social services, children’s services and financial assistance programs under state supervision.

The Kittson County Social Services Department administers an array of services as established by local, state, and federal law that promotes the protection, support, and rehabilitation of families and individuals.  The department is responsible for administration of many programs in the areas of public assistance, child and adult protection, long term care consultation, and services for persons with developmental disabilities/related conditions, mental illness, other disabilities, and chemical dependency. There is also support for both custodial and non-custodial parents in the establishment and enforcement of child support, child care and medical support.

Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer

Nondiscrimination Statement
MN Government Code of Conduct

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Mission Statement

“To promote the well being of those in need, by
providing respectful assistance in securing
resources and services, to enable people to
live meaningful and productive lives.”

To make a child protection report outside of our regular business hours
 of M-F 8:30 AM. to 4:30 PM, which included weekends and holidays, please call the 
KITTSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT at
218-843-3535 
KCSS fax # IS NOT a viable option to make a child protective report outside of KCSS' usual business hours.