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Foster care
First, attend an information meeting where you will learn about foster care options and their requirements. This will help you decide if you are ready to take the next steps toward becoming a licensed foster parent.
The information meetings are for families wanting to foster or adopt children unrelated to them. If you are interested in fostering or adopting a child you already know, please call 612-348-5437 and select option 1.
Virtual information meetings
- Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
To register, email fostercare@hennepin.us. Include the first and last name of all adult attendees, and the date of the meeting you want to attend.
After you register, we’ll send you more information and the link to the virtual meeting.
Information meetings are held 1-2 times per month. Upcoming dates will be posted when registration is available.
Virtual foster care month event – optional
People interested in becoming foster parents are invited to our virtual foster care month event. Attend all day or pick the sessions that interest you.
Hear from current foster parents and youth waiting to be adopted. Other sessions include self-care and tips for helping children and teens make safe choices with technology. This is an optional event.
Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Event schedule and details (PDF)
To register, email fostercare@hennepin.us
Adoption
Most children in foster care return home to their families. Some are adopted by relatives or by their foster parents.
When these options aren’t possible, kids still need loving, supportive adoptive families. There are no fees to adopt these youth. A contracted agency will help you through the process.