Lead poisoning causes many serious health problems for both children (including learning difficulties and behavioral issues) and adults (such as damage to kidneys and reproductive organs, and high blood pressure).

Younger children are especially at risk because their bodies absorb more lead as their brains are still developing. The most common source of lead exposure in a home is deteriorated lead-based paint and household dust containing lead. Less common sources can include contaminated drinking water and soil, keys, imported toys, spices, cosmetics, pottery and ceramics, and other consumer products

Mental health crisis response and ongoing case management provided for children.

We work equitably with both parents to set child support orders that work for families and ensure children have the financial and emotional support they need to thrive.

The Children and Family Services division monitors caseload sizes for intake and case management workers.

Services that support the safety and well-being of children.

Monthly data to support the internal operations of the Ramsey County Social Services Children's Services Division.

Child Care Assistance programs and the Basic Sliding Fee wait list.

Participant data for children participating in Children's Services programs. Cells with numbers smaller than six were removed to protect individual privacy.

Out-of-home placement data are for Child Protection placements only.

The percentage of Ramsey County children under age 6 with elevated blood lead levels (above 5 mg/dL) for years 2011-2015 and new cases of elevated blood lead levels per year from 2012 through 2016.

Number of families and children by month on the wait list for Basic Sliding Fee child care. The Basic Sliding Fee subsidizes care for children while their parents work, look for a job, or attend school.