Foster Care Services - Lake County Health and Human Services

616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616

Eligibility

Individuals interested in becoming foster parents for children or adults requiring foster home placement in Lake County.

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate picture ID proof of address Social Security card/number

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(218)834-8412

Fax

(218)834-8400

Voice

(800)450-8832

Voice

Website

https://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services/social-services/

Application process

Call; walk in

Fees

Vary by service

Service area

Lake County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Provides licensing services for adult foster care, child foster care, and day care, including:

Conducting background studies

Inspecting homes

Providing training, consultation, and guidance

Adult Foster Care is a licensed, home-like setting for adults who are unable to live independently. Placements may be short-term, long-term, or for respite care. Child Foster Care is a licensed, home-like setting for children who are unable to live with their families due to various circumstances. Placements may be emergency, temporary, long-term, or for respite care, with the goal of eventual family reunification.

Last Assured

09/17/2025

What's Here

Foster Home Licensing Foster Parent/Family Recruitment Foster Home Placement

Providing organization

Lake County Health and Human Services

Providing social services including adoption assistance, adult, family and children's services, chemical and mental health services, elderly and disability services, foster care and child care licensing, and community education and prevention services.