Foster Care Licensing - Rice County Social Services
1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite 110, Northfield, MN 55057
Eligibility
Anyone interested in foster care and/or persons looking to become licensed foster care providers who are residents of Rice County
Required documents
Application/registration form
birth certificate
driver's license
mail with current address
picture ID
proof of address
proof of citizenship/passport
proof of household income
Social Security card/number
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(507)332-6255
Voice
Interpretation services
Interpreters available; Somali; Spanish
Application process
Call; walk in
Service area
Rice County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Application Process
- Walk In
Languages
- Spanish
- Somali
Provides general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers. Training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term, and long-term placement.
Last Assured
03/19/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Rice County Social Services
County family services agency