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Useful Information

  • Acronyms-71980-117 3/21 (PDF)
  • ARC of Minnesota
  • Department of Human Services:
    • Community-Based Services/Disability Services Program Manual
    • Minnesota Health Care Provider Enrollment
    • Minnesota Health Care Provider Manual
    • Minnesota Health Care Providers - Home & Community Based (HCBS) Waiver & Alternative Care (AC) Program Services
  • Fire Extinguishers-72000-7 2/16 (PDF)
  • Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association (MJUA) 
  • Ombudsman
    • Medical Alerts 
    • Minnesota Advance Psychiatric Directive and Health Care Directive 
    • Suicide Prevention Resource List (PDF)
  • People Caring for People Brochure (AFC)-71980-143 6/20 (PDF)
  • Reduced Fee ID Card (PDF)
  • S.A.F.E. Elders - Stop Abuse & Financial Exploitation of Elders
  • You can Make a Difference for Adults with a Mental Health Diagnosis Brochure-71980-227 6/20 (PDF)

Contact Us

  1. Licensing Information for Adult Foster Care
    Phone: 651-430-8307
    Email Adult Foster Care Licensing

    Locations
    Cottage Grove
    Forest Lake
    Stillwater
    Woodbury

    Office Hours
    Monday - Friday
    8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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  1. The Star Newsletter - for County Foster Care Providers
  2. Complaint/MAARC (CEP)
  3. Ombudsman
  4. Incident Report
  5. DHS Rules & Statutes
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FAQs

What are the initial licensing requirements for family adult foster care?

  • Applicants must live in Washington County and be at least 18 years of age.
  • Applicants must complete all application forms and participate in home study interviews.
  • Bedrooms in the home must meet size requirements. (View the answer to FAQ question #4)
  • Applicants and household members aged 13 years and older must pass a criminal and social service background study.
  • Applicants must pass a fire marshal inspection of the home.
  • Applicants must complete required orientation and vulnerable adult training.

How do I start the licensing process for family adult foster care?

  • If interested in becoming an adult foster care provider, you must attend an informational meeting first.
    • At this meeting, you will learn more about the foster care licensing process and requirements.
    • Visit our main adult foster care licensing web page for more informational on the adult foster care information meetings.

Do I have to live in a house to become licensed for family adult foster care?

  • Applicants can live in single- or multi-family dwellings; they can own or rent.
  • If renting, the landlord must consent to a  fire marshal inspection.
  • All homes must pass the fire inspection and meet all building codes.
  • The home must be clean and in good order.

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  1. Adult Foster Care Provider Training
  2. Background Study Information - Adult Foster Care
  3. Forms for Adult Foster Care
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