Northstar Kinship Assistance - Houston County Department Of Human Services
The Northstar Kinship Assistance program provides financial benefits to relative custodians who had legal and physical custody of their relative children permanently transferred to them through the court. Relatives who live outside of the state are also included in the program.
Last assured
01/11/2022
Physical Address
304 South Marshall Street , Houston County Courthouse, Caledonia, MN 55921
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Application process
Call for information and assistance with applying; an application must be filed within 30 days of a transfer of legal custody and MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Plan) must be applied for before payment can begin
Fee
Call for information
Eligibility
A relative custodian is a relative or important friend who has permanent legal and physical custody of a child through a transfer ordered by a Minnesota Juvenile Court or a tribal court; serves Houston County
Languages
English
Hmong
Somali
Spanish
Service area
Houston County, MN
Agency info
Houston County Department Of Human Services
The Houston County Department of Human Services administers social services programs for county residents.