Minnesota Child Foster Care Regulations

Links to Minnesota Rules and Department of Human Services (DHS) Regulations for Child Foster Care

Fire Code

State Fire Marshal Inspections Information

Link to the State Fire Marshal Division for information on family homes providing foster care

MN Rule 13

The State of Minnesota rule that outlines the licensing process for Child Foster Care 

MN Rule 4

The State of Minnesota rule that outlines the licensing process for private child care or placing agencies

MN Rules 2960.0010 - 2960.3340 

The State of Minnesota rule that outlines licensure and certification of programs for children

MN Statute , Chapter 245A 

The Minnesota Statute for the licensing application process

Department of Human Services: Family Matters 

A publication from the Department of Human Services providing information for relatives considering becoming foster parents