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Child Foster Care Licensing - Douglas County Health and Human Services

809 Elm Street, Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308

Residents of Douglas County
Application/intake form background study proof of address
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Interpreters available

Call for appointment or to speak with the licensing intake worker

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

Douglas County, MN

Description

Provides general information and licensing for individuals interested in becoming a child foster care provider for children. Training and support are provided for foster care providers for temporary, short-term care, long-term care, and respite care.

Last assured

02/28/2025

Providing organization

Douglas County Health and Human Services

The county human services providing services for foster care licensing, adult mental health, substance use services, senior and veteran services, children and families, economic assistance programs, and the protection of vulnerable individuals.

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