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Foster Care Resources
Please read the description for each resource provided. Click the name to view it.
| Resource Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Human Services | View resources provided by DHS |
| Chapter 245A | These Rules and Statutes govern both Child and Adult Foster Care |
| Chapter 245A | This pertains to Family Adult Day Services |
| Chapter 9555; Parts 5105-6265 | This pertains to adult foster care |
| Home and Community-Based Service Standards- Chapter 245D | This pertains to those providing certain services beyond basic foster care |
| Rule 2960; Parts 3000-3100 | This Rule pertains to child foster care |
| National Foster Parent Association | This provides information and support to foster parents |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | This provides information and support to those affected by mental illness |
| Legal Steps Manual | This is a resource for individuals caring for relative children |
| Scott County Mental Health Crisis Line - Canvas Health | The Mental Health Crisis Program is an after-hours Mobile Crisis Service. 24 Hour Crisis Line: (952) 818-3702 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Family Matters (PDF) | Learn about parenting kin |
| Minnesota Kinship Navigation | This tool offers free, unlimited access to information and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions for kinship caregivers. |
| Safe Sleep Brochure (PDF) | Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep-Related Causes of Infant Death |
| Anxiety Video PowerPoint (PDF) | View Power Point with Anxiety Video |
| Attention and Behavior Disorders Video PowerPoint (PDF) | View Power Point with Attention and Behavior Disorders Video |
| Children's Mental Health Information Packet (PowerPoint) (PDF) | View Power Point with Children's Mental Health Video |
| PR%F Alliance | Eliminate disability caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. |
| Depression Video PowerPoint (PDF) | View Power Point with Depression Video |
| First Steps - Getting Started Raising Relative's Children (PDF) | This is a resource for individuals caring for relative children |
| Foster Care On-Going Training Resources (PDF) | Available resources for providers that need on-going training |
| Initial-Licensing Foster Care Training Resources (PDF) | Available resources to receive required training prior to becoming licensed |
| Keeping Families Together PowerPoint (PDF) | View Power Point with Keeping Families Together Video |
| Signs of Safety Power Point (PDF) | View Power Point with Signs of Safety Video |