Licensing Information For Potential Child Foster Care Providers In Washington County Available On March 3

Press release from the Washington County Government:

February 18, 2022

An informational meeting for those interested in foster care in Washington County is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, through a Teams presentation.

For those who decide to become licensed to provide foster care, the licensing process begins at no cost to them. Several foster care options are offered:

• for children needing a temporary place to live; placements vary in length.
• for teenagers.
• respite program, giving a family a needed break by caring for children and teenagers with or without disabilities for a few days or a weekend.

In addition to meeting state licensing requirements, foster families should be able to provide a stable family atmosphere in adequate housing, and love and support for the children in their care.

Before families can be licensed, they must undergo a thorough screening process, which includes an extensive background check.

For additional information, questions, or to register, call 651-430-8307 or email ComSvsCFCLicensing@co.washington.mn.us. Also, see information on the Washington County website.

This press release was produced by the Washington County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.