Licensing Info For Potential Child Foster Care Providers

Press release from Washington County:

June 12, 2021

An informational meeting for those interested in foster care in Washington County is 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 1, through a Webex presentation.

For those who decide to become licensed to provide foster care, the licensing process begins at no cost to them. Several foster care options are offered:
 for children needing a temporary place to live; placements vary in length.
 for teenagers.
 respite program, giving a family a needed break by caring for children and teenagers with or
without disabilities for a few days or a weekend.

In addition to meeting state licensing requirements, foster families should be able to provide a stable family atmosphere in adequate housing, and love and support for the children or adults in their care.

Before families can be licensed, they must undergo a thorough screening process, which includes an extensive background check.

For additional information, questions, or to register, call 651-430-8307 or email
ComSvsCFCLicensing@co.washington.mn.us. Also, see the Washington County website at
www.co.washington.mn.us and search “foster care licensing.”

This press release was produced by Washington County. The views expressed here are the author’s own.