Foster Care
Overview
Foster Care Licensing is responsible for both Child Foster Care and Adult Foster Care. Child Foster care is a safe place for a child who can not live with their own family or on their own. Foster care for adults assists men and women, 18 years of age and older, who are unable to live alone but want to live in a family setting.
Adult Foster Care
Adult Foster Care provides a housing option for men and women, ages 18 years of age or older, who are unable to live on their own but would like to live in a family atmosphere. It is an opportunity for an adult who needs support to live as independent as possible. Adult Foster Care provides homes for persons with mental health issues, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and the elderly.
What Providers Do
- 24-hour care
- A bedroom
- A caring, stable family environment that allows for sharing activities and household responsibilities
- Guidance and help with responsibilities
- Meals
- Supervision, emotional support and protection
Additionally, foster care providers may offer residents help with medication, personal care, doctor’s appointments, or other tasks. Foster homes are typically family-sized homes that care for up to 4 qualifying adults. The home can be operated by a family or an individual. It may also be operated by a corporation or business partner. if you are interested in becoming a licensed adult foster care provider please contact Nicollet County Human Services.