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Child Foster Care Licensure - Aitkin County Health and Human Services

204 First Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431

Eligibility

Primarily serves Aitkin County To become licensed as a foster care provider the applicant must meet minimum licensing standards: - Reside in the county in a home that meets fire-safety code; - Be at least 21 years of age; - Allow the county or state to complete a criminal history background check on all household members who are 13 years of age or older; - All household members must have a Physician's Statement that they are physically able to care for vulnerable person(s) placed in the home; - Applicants must provide 3 positive references; - Applicants must have bedroom space available for resident(s) and have an approved fire inspection; - A completed homestudy of the family; - Meet required training hours annually.

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
www.co.aitkin.mn.us

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Department of Human Services Application Form #0250 Call your county social service department and ask to speak with the licensing intake worker. Basic information about foster care licensing will be provided and any specific questions you have about foster care will be answered.

Fees

None to apply for licensure, but a fee may be incurred with the criminal background check or State Fire Marshall inspection

Service area

Aitkin County, MN

Description

Families are needed to open their homes to school age children needing a temporary place to live. Placements vary in length. Foster providers become part of the agency team that works closely to meet the child's needs and with the child's parents toward the goal of reuniting the family or finding permanency for the child.

Last Assured

08/09/2024

Providing organization

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County's Mission: Our Mission is to assist citizens, preserve families and promote dignity, safety, health, responsibility, and self-sufficiency.