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
Interpretation services
Interpreters available; Somali; Spanish
Application process
Call; walk in
Service area
Rice County, MN
Other Information
Application Process
Walk In
Languages
Spanish
Somali
Program Fees
No Fee
Description
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