Adult Foster Care
Adult foster care is a licensed service for individuals age 18 and over that have a disability or functional impairment, are not able to live independently, and prefer to live in a community-based, home-like setting. Adult foster care providers offer food, lodging, protection, supervision, and household services.
Family:
- The home is the primary residence of the license holder and the license holder is the primary caregiver.
Corporate:
- The license holder is not required to live in the home or provide the majority of care. These homes typically have shift staff and are operated by corporations.
- The 2009 Minnesota Legislature authorized a moratorium on the growth of licensed adult and child corporate foster care and community residential settings. For more information, see CBSM - Moratorium on corporate foster care and community residential settings.
Adult foster care homes may serve individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, mental health conditions, physical impairments, and the elderly.
Before an individual is licensed they must go through the licensing process which includes completing paperwork, one-on-one interviews, a criminal and social service background records check for all household members age 13 and above, and a fire marshal inspection.
You must be living in the county or have possession of the new home to begin the licensing process. If you live outside of Washington County you must contact the local county social service agency for information about their licensing process.
Informational Meeting - Family Adult Foster Care
We require people interested in becoming licensed for family adult foster care to attend an informational meeting. The informational meeting will provide an overview of adult family foster care services, the licensing process, and general expectations of providers.
*Due to a high volume of Adult Foster Care applications waiting to be processed for license in relation to the current need of additional homes in Washington County, the Adult Foster Care Informational Meeting is on hold until further notice.
Contact Us
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Licensing Information for Adult Foster Care
Phone: 651-430-8307
Email Adult Foster Care LicensingInterpreter service is available
Locations
Cottage Grove
Forest Lake
Stillwater
WoodburyOffice Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- What are the initial licensing requirements for family adult foster care?
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- 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?
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- 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.
- If interested in becoming an adult foster care provider, you must attend an informational meeting first.
- Do I have to live in a house to become licensed for family adult foster care?
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- 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.