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Adult Foster Care

Olmsted County is not taking applications at this time. We have many open beds and have no need for new homes.

Adult foster homes are designed to serve individuals who need assistance due to developmental or physical disability, brain injury, mental health issues, or concerns related to aging. Providers ensure that clients get needed assistance with activities of daily living and other supports to live as independently as possible in the community. Assistance may also be needed with personal care, independent living skills, medication administration, and/or safeguarding cash resources.

  • Call 507-328-6400 if you or a loved one are seeking foster care and ask to speak with the Adult Foster Care Social Worker.

Provider information

Required training

DHS (Department of Human Services) online training(link is external)

Participants will:

  • Know who is a mandated reporter.
  • Understand what constitutes maltreatment.
  • Know when and how to contact the Common Entry Point to make a vulnerable adult maltreatment report.
  • Understand the Vulnerable Adults Act. 

235D Provider requirement: Data Privacy training(link is external)

Adult Foster Care new provider orientation

  • Olmsted County will not be licensing any new Adult Foster Care providers due to many openings and no need at this time. We will update this site when we open licensing again. 

Adult Foster Care support groups

  • No sessions are currently scheduled.

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  • Application - MN Department of Human Services DHS-0230-ENG(link is external)
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