Northstar Kinship Assistance - Houston County Department Of Human Services

304 South Marshall Street , Houston County Courthouse, Caledonia, MN 55921

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

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(507) 725-5811

Voice

https://www.co.houston.mn.us/DHS.aspx

[email protected]

Languages

English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali

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

Fees

Call for information

Service area

Houston County, MN

Description

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.

What's Here

Kinship Care Subsidy Programs Kinship Care

Providing organization

Houston County Department Of Human Services

The Houston County Department of Human Services administers social services programs for county residents.