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Child Foster Care Licensure - Itasca County Health and Human Services

1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Eligibility

Primarily serves Itasca 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

Mon 8 AM - 4:30 PM Tue 8 AM - 4:30 PM Wed 8 AM - 4:30 PM Thu 8 AM - 4:30 PM Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM Sat Sun
https://www.co.itasca.mn.us

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. Call

Fees

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

Service area

Itasca 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

09/29/2024

Providing organization

Itasca County Health and Human Services

County Health and Human Services is a public agency which provides social services, financial assistance, and health related services to residents of the county. The Major divisions within the Department include social services for children and families, elderly and disabled populations; ;and those dealing with mental health or chemical dependency.