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7 FAQs about Child in Need of Protective Services [CHIPS] in Minnesota

By Jason Brown on June 5, 2017
Posted in Child Support, CHIPS, Protective Services

Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) deals with the health, safety, and welfare of children in Minnesota. There are a variety of reasons why a parent may be involved in a CHIPS case. Here’s what you need to know.

1.    Who can file a CHIPS petition? Anyone. In Minnesota, if you find yourself accused…

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