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Foster Care Services - Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

202 West Third Street, Winona County Office Building, Winona, MN 55987

Eligibility

Licensed adult foster care providers must meet minimum licensing standards: must reside in Winona County in a home that meets fire-safety code; be at least 18 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; provide a physician's statement for all household members stating they are physically able to care for vulnerable adult(s) placed in the home; provide 3 positive references; must have bedroom space available for resident(s) and have an approved fire inspection; complete a home study of the family; and meet required training hours annually; vulnerable children and adults

Hours

Office hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.winona.mn.us/427/Services
[email protected]

Languages

Spanish, American Sign Language, Hmong, French, Korean, English, Laotian, Thai, Somali

Interpretation services

Language interpreters are available with advance notice.

Application process

Call for information; licensing information is also found on the Winona County website

Fees

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

Service area

Winona County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Hmong
Spanish
Somali

Description

Winona County Human Services offers general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers. The county will also provide training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term and long-term placements.

Last Assured

05/18/2022

Providing organization

Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

Winona County Human Services Division provides services to support the safety and well being of people in the county.