Who can be a foster care provider?
Anyone can become a foster provider. It is important that providers meet the basic requirements: Reside in the state of Minnesota Be 21 years or older Complete the licensing paperwork,…
Read MoreWhat are the needs of children in foster care?
All children and youth, involved with the child welfare system have experienced varying levels of trauma that include experiences of physical, emotional, sexual abuse and/or neglect. Many have been diagnosed…
Read MoreIs there a need for foster providers, who are open to the placement of infants?
While there are infants who come into care, this is not the need. That being said, younger children are often part of sibling groups. Most of the children we work…
Read MoreWhat are the basic requirements to become a foster care provider?
Reside in the state of Minnesota Be 21 years or older Complete the licensing paperwork, including, but not limited to the DHS Application, EVOLVE Application, Individual Fact Sheet, Background Study…
Read MoreHow long does the licensing process to become a foster provider take?
The process of becoming a foster care parent takes about 6 months. The licensing process requires active involvement from the family and our agency will often move at the pace…
Read MoreDoes it matter if there are other children in the home?
No. Foster parents can be parenting children in the home or have no children. Minnesota does have capacity limitations for foster care. This may impact your ability to get licensed…
Read MoreWhat are the options in foster care?
Traditional Foster CareFamilies provide care and ensure the health and well-being of children in care while birth-families complete case plan requirements, in order to achieve reunification with their children (which…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be a foster parent?
Foster parents play a vital role in the lives of children in care. While birth-parents work to complete various requirements to achieve reunification with their children, foster parents keep children…
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