If you are interested in becoming a foster care provider and have reviewed the content on the What to Expect page, it is now time to learn more. Below is a list of the basic requirements and recommendations related to the Scott County Minnesota Foster Care program.

Foster Care Provider Requirements

• Live in Scott County Minnesota
• Live in a house or apartment which has at least two bedrooms and meet fire safety codes
• Be at least 21 years old for Child Foster Care, 18 years old for Adult Foster Care
• Be single or a couple
• Have enough income to meet your own family's needs
• Have experience as a caregiver, or be willing to learn if you don't have experience
• Not use corporal punishment
• All household family members welcome having a child in the home and support the licensing process
• All household family members support the licensing process
• Agree to keep all information shared confidential
• Participate in a series of home visits to complete the home study
• Attend required training
• Complete the application materials:
  • Permission for a social service and court records review
  • Submit to a fingerprint check for all household members age 18 and over
  • Allow for a standard background study for all youth in your home over age 13
  • Provide 3 personal references
  • Submit a statement regarding the physical health of all household members
  • Complete a health statement for all adults in the household

Scott County Recommendations

• Be 1 year from a major life change such as a marriage, divorce, birth of a first child, or a significant loss
• Be 2 years from chemical dependency treatment
• Demonstrate financial and emotional stability, responsibility and a willingness to work closely with the agency
• Have reliable transportation to transport children to appointments several times a week

Opportunities to Help
If you are unable to be a foster care provider or an adoptive parent right now, there are other opportunities for you to help. Visit the Scott County Volunteer Program website for a complete list of volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer

• Mentor a child
• Tutor a child
• Donate school supplies
• Serve as a Guardian Ad Litem

Sponsor a Child

• Christmas presents
• Birthday presents
• Camp attendance
• Care packets

For More Information
For more information, please visit the Forms and Resources page or contact the Scott County Minnesota Foster Care at 952-445-7751 or email.