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Foster Care Licensing - Crow Wing County Community Services

204 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Eligibility

Adults ages 21 and older who are residents of Crow Wing County

Required documents

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

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.crowwing.gov/593/Foster-Care
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; visit website

Fees

Vary

Service area

Crow Wing County, MN

Description

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

Last Assured

09/22/2025

Providing organization

Crow Wing County Community Services

County social service department providing services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection