Child Foster Care Licensure - Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services
400 Michigan Avenue West, PO Box 519, Walker, MN 56484
Eligibility
Primarily serves Cass County To become licensed as a foster care provider the applicant must meet minimum licensing standards: -Reside in the county in a home that meets fire-safety code; -Be at least 21 years of age; -Allow the county or state to complete a criminal history background check on all household members who are 13 years of age or older; -All household members must have a Physician's Statement that they are physically able to care for vulnerable person(s) placed in the home; -Applicants must provide 3 positive references; -Applicants must have bedroom space available for resident(s) and have an approved fire inspection; -A completed homestudy of the family; -Meet required training hours annually.
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
Application process
Department of Human Services Application Form #0250 Call your county social service department and ask to speak with the licensing intake worker. Basic information about foster care licensing will be provided and any specific questions you have about foster care will be answered.
Fees
None to apply for licensure, but a fee may be incurred with the criminal background check or State Fire Marshall inspection
Service area
Cass County, MN
Walker, MN
Families are needed to open their homes to school age children needing a temporary place to live. Placements vary in length. Foster providers become part of the agency team that works closely to meet the child's needs and with the child's parents toward the goal of reuniting the family or finding permanency for the child.
Last Assured
08/16/2024
What's Here
Providing organization
Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services
Publicly funded agency programs which administer the state welfare plan and Veterans Office