Foster Care Licensing - Stearns County Human Services - Financial and Social Services Division

3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387

Eligibility

Adults ages 21 and older who are residents of Stearns County

Required documents

Application/registration form background study fire/safety check home study letters of references photo ID

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(320)656-6000

Voice

(320)656-6158

Fax

https://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1188/Family-Children

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for information; visit website

Fees

Vary

Service area

Stearns County, MN

Description

Provides the licensing for adult and child foster care. Services include: - Information about licensing requirements and standards - Inspections and investigations on certifications for adult foster care homes and child foster care - Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of foster care certification - Types of foster care are adult foster care homes, respite care, temporary, short-term, or long-term foster care

Last assured

01/12/2026

What's Here

Foster Home Placement Foster Home Licensing

Providing organization

Stearns County Human Services - Financial and Social Services Division

Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection within Stearns County.