For Parents
Choosing the right care for your children is one of the most important decisions you will make. It can be difficult to find reliable information about your child care options. The links below will help guide you to referrals to local child care providers, information on state licensing requirements, and provide information on where to get help paying for child care.
Child Care Aware: http://www.childcareaware.org
Families First Minnesota: http://www.familiesfirstmn.org/
DHS Licensed Provider Lookup: https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/
For an application for Child Care Assistance, please CLICK HERE.
Contact Us
Big Stone County Family Service Center
340 2nd St NW
P.O. Box 338 (mailing)
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-2555 (No English)
(320) 839-3966 (Fax)
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Emergency: 911
Farm & Rural Hotline: (833) 600-2670
Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741
*Family Services has a locked dropbox available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which is located outside our building near the front door if you need to drop off paperwork.