Foster Care Licensing - Polk County Social Services

1424 Central Avenue NE, Suite 104, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Eligibility

Adults who are residents of Polk County

Required documents

Application/registration form background study photo ID

Hours

- Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Window Service: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

Fax

Voice

Fax

https://www.polkcountymn.gov/275/Foster-Care

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for information; visit website

Fees

Vary by service

Service area

Polk 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 and adult foster care homes and child foster care - Orientation, licensing, 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

09/24/2025

What's Here

Foster Home Placement Foster Home Licensing

Providing organization

Polk County Social Services

Provides comprehensive support services to Polk County residents, including medical coverage, financial aid, food assistance, employment support, care coordination, and protective services for adults and children.