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Foster Care Licensing - Dakota County Social Services

1 Mendota Road West, Suite 300, West Saint Paul, MN 55118

Eligibility

Adults ages 21 and older who are residents of Dakota County

Required documents

Application/registration form background study fire/safety check home study letters of references picture ID

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/FosterCare/Pages/default.aspx
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for application and appointment

Fees

Vary

Service area

Dakota County, MN

Description

Provides the licensing for child and adult foster care. Services include: - Information about licensing requirements and standards - Inspections and investigations on certifications for foster care - Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of foster care certification - Types of foster care are respite care, temporary, short-term, or long-term foster care

Last Assured

12/29/2025

Providing organization

Dakota County Social Services

Promotes, protects, and preserves the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Dakota County