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Forms
To assist you in selecting the correct item, we've included a description for each. Click the name to view it. Please follow the directions provided for submission instructions.
| Form Name | Description | Last Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Deposit Application (PDF) |
Complete this form if you would like your payments direct deposited into your bank account | February 24, 2015 |
| Foster Care Incident Report |
Complete this form if there has been an incident with a foster child in your home | February 27, 2019 |
| Individual Fact Sheet (PDF) |
All household members 18 y/o and older need to complete this form | February 24, 2015 |
| Video and Book Training Questionnaire (PDF) |
Complete this form is you want training credit for watching a video or reading a book | February 24, 2015 |
| Bridging Connections Invoice Voucher (PDF) |
Use this form to bill the county for Bridging Connections services you provided | February 24, 2015 |
| W9 Form (PDF) |
This form is needed so you can receive foster care payments | February 24, 2015 |
Resources
Please read the description for each resource provided. Click the name to view it.
| Resource Name | Description | Last Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Human Services | View resources provided by DHS | February 5, 2015 |
| Chapter 245A | These Rules and Statutes govern both Child and Adult Foster Care | February 19, 2015 |
| Chapter 245A | This pertains to Family Adult Day Services | February 19, 2015 |
| Chapter 9555 Social Services for Adults parts 5105-6265 | This pertains to adult foster care | February 19, 2015 |
| Home and Community-Based Service Standards- Chapter 245D | This pertains to those providing certain services beyond basic foster care | February 19, 2015 |
| Rule 2960 parts 3000-3100 | This Rule pertains to child foster care | February 19, 2015 |
| National Foster Parent Association | This provides information and support to foster parents | February 19, 2015 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | This provides information and support to those affected by mental illness | February 19, 2015 |
| Legal Steps Manual | This is a resource for individuals caring for relative children | February 19, 2015 |
| Carver and Scott Mental Health Crisis Line | The Mental Health Crisis Program is an after-hours Mobile Crisis Service. | February 24, 2015 |
| Minnesota Department of Human Services - Adult Mental Health | Attending to mental health is just as important as maintaining physical health. DHS works to ensure accessible mental health services and supports for adults. | February 24, 2015 |
| Mental Health Association of Minnesota | The Mental Health Association of Minnesota enhances mental health, promotes individual empowerment, and increases access to treatment and services for persons with mental illnesses. | February 24, 2015 |
| Family Matters (PDF) |
Lean about parenting kin | February 24, 2015 |
| Safe Sleep Brochure (PDF) |
Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep-Related Causes of Infant Death | February 24, 2015 |
| Adult Foster Caregivers Network Topics (PDF) |
A list of all the available newsletter topics which can be used for training hours | February 19, 2015 |
| Anxiety Video PowerPoint (PDF) |
View Power Point with Anxiety Video | March 24, 2015 |
| Attention and Behavior Disorders Video PowerPoint (PDF) |
View Power Point with Attention and Behavior Disorders Video | March 24, 2015 |
| Children's Mental Health Information Packet (PowerPoint) (PDF) |
View Power Point with Children's Mental Health Video | March 24, 2015 |
| Children's Mental Health Video Self-Test (PDF) |
Take Self-Test on completion of Children's Mental Health video training | March 24, 2015 |
| Depression Video PowerPoint (PDF) |
View Power Point with Depression Video | March 24, 2015 |
| First Steps - Getting Started Raising Relative's Children (PDF) |
This is a resource for individuals caring for relative children | February 19, 2015 |
| Foster Care On-Going Training Resources (PDF) |
Available resources for providers that need on-going training | February 19, 2015 |
| Initial-Licensing Foster Care Training Resources (PDF) |
Available resources to receive required training prior to becoming licensed | February 19, 2015 |
| Keeping Families Together PowerPoint (PDF) |
View Power Point with Keeping Families Together Video | March 24, 2015 |
| Pre-Service Dakota County (PDF) |
Dakota Counties schedule for "pre-service" training | August 6, 2015 |
| Pre-Service Module Descriptions (PDF) |
Descriptions of modules included in the "pre-service" training | February 19, 2015 |
| Self-Test (PDF) |
Take Self-Test on completion of video training | March 24, 2015 |
| Signs of Safety Power Point (PDF) |
View Power Point with Signs of Safety Video | March 24, 2015 |