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Social Services
Hours - Monday through Friday - Open for phone
calls 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Crookston Office: Window hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The lobby self-service hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
- East Grand Forks Office: Window and lobby hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- McIntosh Office: Window is closed to the public. The lobby is self service from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Paperwork for Social Services can be placed in our “drop box” located at each Social Services location.
Mission Statement
Polk County Social Services is dedicated to providing quality services through social and financial assistance programs to individuals and families in an equitable, compassionate manner, which affirms the value and uniqueness of each individual.
These services are provided by a professional staff committed to enhancing the quality of life for people while ensuring the cost-effective expenditure of public funds consistent with state and federal requirements.
Overview
Polk County Social Services is the county's public welfare and social services agency. The department is divided into three divisions and assists county residents in the following areas:
Child Support
- Child Support Enforcement and Collections
Income Maintenance
- Child Care Assistance Program
- Eligibility Guidelines
- Financial Assistance
- Health Care Programs
Social Programs
- Adoption
- Adult Protection
- Chemical Dependency
- Child Care Licensing
- Child Protection
- Child Welfare
- Continuing Care
- Developmentally Disabled
- Foster Care Licensing
- Mental Health
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Social Services
Physical Address
612 N Broadway
Room 302
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone: 218-281-3127Fax: 218-281-3926
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Toll Free
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-877-281-3127
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East Grand Forks Office
Physical Address
1424 Central Avenue NE
Suite 104
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: 218-773-2431Fax: 218-773-3602
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Toll Free
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-877-281-3127
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McIntosh Office
Physical Address
250 SW Cleveland Avenue
McIntosh, MN 56556
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 100
McIntosh, MN 56556
Phone: 218-435-1585Fax: 218-563-2224
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Toll Free
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-877-281-3127