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Foster Care Licensing - Anoka County Human Services - Community Social Services and Behavioral Health Department

2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 500, Anoka, MN 55303-9945

Eligibility

- Anyone interested in foster care and/or persons looking to become licensed foster care providers who are residents of Anoka County Adult Foster Care individuals must: - Be at least 18 years old - Have a functional impairment and require assistance with daily personal care - Agree to placement in an adult foster care home - Does not require hospitalization or care in another type of medical or psychiatric facility - Be recommended for placement by a county social worker or public health nurse through an assessment process - Not display suicidal or homicidal tendencies, or exhibit violent or aggressive behavior that cannot be managed in a foster care setting - Have a source of payment for care, such as private resources, SSI, RSDI, wages from employment, or Medical Assistance and Housing Support funding through the State of Minnesota - Residents of Anoka County

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate driver's license mail with current address picture ID proof of address proof of citizenship/passport proof of household income Social Security card/number

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(763)324-1230 option 2

Voice - Intake Adult Foster Care

https://www.anokacountymn.gov/611/Adult-Foster-Care
[email protected]

Application process

Call for appointment to set up an assessment with a Case Manager

Fees

None for an assessment; other fees vary by service

Service area

Anoka County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
No Fee

Description

Provides general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers. Training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term, and long-term placement. Also provides residential support for individuals ages 18 and older who need assistance with daily living due to physical, developmental, mental health, or aging-related challenges.

Last Assured

12/15/2025

Providing organization

Anoka County Human Services - Community Social Services and Behavioral Health Department

County social service and behavioral health department

Foster Care Licensing - Anoka County Human Services - Community Social Services and Behavioral Health Department