Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Foster Care

Foster parents provide important temporary care to children in crisis. Information is available about foster care programs and services.

Description

Foster parents play a crucial role in supporting children and their families through challenging times.

Information and support is available for foster families, including:

  • Steps to become a foster parent
  • Licensing information and resources
  • Training for foster parents
  • Programs for current or former foster youth moving to adulthood
  • Permanency planning and supports for children

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Statewide

Application Instructions

Contact your local county or Tribal Nation social service agency to become a foster parent.

Location

540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155

Area Served

Statewide

Phone Numbers

  • Main - DHS Information Desk: 651-431-2000
  • TTY: 800-627-3529
  • Speech-to-Speech relay: 877-627-3848

Email

DHS.info@state.mn.us

Websites

Other Services at this Location

Last Update

12/10/2024