Laws and Rules
Rules & Regulations for Foster Parents
As a foster parent, there are Minnesota laws that you need to follow. You should read these laws to become familiar with them.
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2960.3090-respite.pdf |
ICWA & MN Indian Family Preservation Act
American Indian children in the foster care system are protected by additional laws. The Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (state law) and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) apply to these children.
Read the law above or do the interactive training below.
The Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act
Format: 45-60 minute Nearpod Code: HKXTR Description: This interactive Nearpod presents history that lead up to passage of the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act and key provision of the 2015 version of the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act. In encourages learners to reflect on the purposes of the act and its implications for their work in addition to the Indian children and families they work with. |
Read the summary of the law above or do the
interactive training below. The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Format: 2+ hour Nearpod Code: TPWDG Description: This interactive Nearpod presents history that lead up to passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act, key provision of the 2016 ICWA Guidelines, potential benefits to Indian children when ICWA is implemented appropriately, and challenges that states have with implementing ICWA. |
Foster Care Sibling Bill of Rights
All foster parents and foster children must know the foster care sibling bill of rights to ensure that they are being fulfilled. Review at least one of the materials below to learn about this topic.
Foster Care Sibling Bill of Rights
Format: 45-60 minute Nearpod Code: FSJBQ Description: This interactive Nearpod presents information about the legislative action creating the Foster Care Sibling Bill of Rights, who needs to be informed of these rights, and the content of these rights. |
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Foster Care Capacity
Foster home capacity will vary depending on such things as the number of adults on the foster care license, the number of bedrooms in the foster home, and how many other children are already living in the foster home. Consult the capacity chart below for some ideas and speak to your licensing worker about the specifics of your situation.
capacity_chart.pdf |
Respite Care Policy
Foster parents must know about the requirements for respite care. Read the document below to learn about this.
respite_care_requirement.pdf |
Benefits, Payments, & Clothing Allowance
Foster parents need to know about foster care subsidy rates for different situations and initial clothing allowances. Read the document below to learn about these topics.
2019_basic-supplemental-rates.pdf |
New Foster Parent Agreement
All new foster parents need to review and sign the agreement below.
agreement_between_foster_parents_and_licensing_agency.pdf |
Home Safety Checklist & Fire Plan
Foster homes need to be safe and healthy environments for foster children. Review the documents below and work with your licensing worker to make sure that your home meets these requirements.
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Confidentiality Policy
Work in the foster care system requires handling sensitive information about foster children and their families. Read the documents below to learn about confidentiality and protection of this sensitive information.
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Foster Care Subsidies
Foster care subsidies are to be spent on the care of foster children, so are not considered income. Read the article below to find out more about this topic.
foster_care_subsidy_article.pdf |