Minnesota professionals identified by law who must make a report if suspected or known child maltreatment has occurred are considered Mandated Reporters. This includes individuals working in healthcare, social services, youth programs, human services, mental health services, child care, education, law enforcement, coaching, or probation/corrections, as well as those working as guardians ad litem or as clergy.
The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy offers a Mandated Reporter Training, which you can learn more about on their website. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families also offers helpful resources to support mandated reporters, which are available below. Have questions about mandated reporting? Please reach us at [email protected], or the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy at [email protected].
2026 Minnesota Statutes
260E.06 Maltreatment Reporting
260E.055 DUTY TO REPORT; PRIVATE OR PUBLIC YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM
260E.065 TRAINING FOR REPORTERS
Resources
DHS Resource Guide for Mandated Reporters of Child Maltreatment Concerns (October 2024)
How to Report Abuse in Minnesota (DCYF)