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FOSTER CARE

See also CHILD PLACEMENT

Access to data, Hennepin County foster care, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.467

Accessibility deferred loan program, Minn. Rules 4900.0750 to 4900.0780

Administrative personnel, access to child support system database, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.46

Administrative review

Court-ordered placements, Minn. Rules 9560.0613

Defined, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Generally, Minn. Rules 9560.0606

Adult foster care

Alternative overnight supervision technology, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245D.23

Background checks, see Human services licensees under BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES

Capacity, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.49

Certification, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03, 2022 256B.0919

Data privacy and security, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2022 145C.01, 2022 245A.02

Developmental disabilities waiver, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.092

Elderly waiver program

Alternative rate system, Minn. Statutes 2022 256S.204

Authorized services, Minn. Statutes 2022 256S.12

Excluded services, Minn. Statutes 2022 256S.15

Payment rates, Minn. Statutes 2022 256S.201 to 2022 256S.215

Service rates limit, Minn. Statutes 2022 256S.15

Emergency crisis services, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Family adult day care, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0919

Family adult day services, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245A.143

Family adult foster care, see same under this topic

Foster care homes, see same under this topic

Health care facilities, adult foster care providers defined as, Minn. Statutes 2022 145C.01

Health care taxes, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 295.50

Home and community-based services waivers, see HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVERS

Homeowner's insurance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2022 65A.301

Housing support, Minn. Statutes 2022 256I.03, 2022 256I.05, 2022 290A.03

Housing support payment rates, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.092

Licenses, see same under this topic

Medical assistance

Payment rates, Minn. Statutes 2022 256S.21 to 2022 256S.215

Payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0919, 2022 256B.0948, 2022 256B.765

Physical location not primary residence, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03

Planned closure of homes, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.493

Relatives, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0919

Resident rights, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Residential support services licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.092

Adult foster care

Abuse, Minn. Rules 9543.0070, 9555.6195

Application of rules, Minn. Rules 9543.0010, 9555.5205, 9555.6105

Assessments, Minn. Rules 9555.5305, 9555.5605

Background checks, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Caregivers, Minn. Rules 9555.6125, 9555.6185

Cash resources of residents, safeguards, Minn. Rules 9555.6265

Closure of program, Minn. Rules 9543.0060

Complaints, Minn. Rules 9543.0020, 9543.0070

Conflicts of interest, county agency employees or board members, Minn. Rules 9543.0130

Contested cases, Minn. Rules 9543.0120

Correction orders, Minn. Rules 9543.0090

County agencies, duties

Applications, processing, Minn. Rules 9543.0030

Contested cases, representing commissioner, Minn. Rules 9543.0120

Correction orders, Minn. Rules 9543.0090

Defined, Minn. Rules 9543.0020

Generally, Minn. Rules 9543.0140

Licensing duties, Minn. Rules 9543.0030, 9543.0060

Licensure recommendation to commissioner, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Definitions, Minn. Rules 9543.0020

Discrimination, prohibited, Minn. Rules 9555.6195

Effective dates of rules, Minn. Rules 9555.5050

Enforcement, commissioner's orders, Minn. Rules 9543.0110

Forms, applications for licenses, Minn. Rules 9543.0110

Foster homes

Capacity, Minn. Rules 9555.6165

Development, Minn. Rules 9555.5405

Licenses, see same under this topic

Orientation and training, Minn. Rules 9555.5505

State Building Code classification, Minn. Rules 1305.0302

Guardians, negative licensing action, notice, Minn. Rules 9543.0100

Individual resident placement agreements, Minn. Rules 9555.5705, 9555.6167, 9555.6245

Informal disposition, contested cases, Minn. Rules 9543.0120

Inspections, licensing requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Investigations of licensed programs, Minn. Rules 9543.0070

Licenses

Appeals, Minn. Rules 9555.6145

Applicant studies, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Application of rules, Minn. Rules 9555.6105

Applications, Minn. Rules 9543.0040, 9555.6115, 9555.6125

Background checks, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Capacity, Minn. Rules 9555.6165

County agency duties, Minn. Rules 9543.0030, 9543.0060

Denial, Minn. Rules 9543.0100

Extensions, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Food, Minn. Rules 9555.6215

Individual resident placement agreements, Minn. Rules 9555.6167

Informational meetings before licensure, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Inspections, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Negative licensing actions, Minn. Rules 9543.0100, 9555.6145

Notice requirements, negative licensing actions, Minn. Rules 9555.6145

Physical environment, Minn. Rules 9555.6205 to 9555.6225

Planning, Minn. Rules 9555.6235

Probation, Minn. Rules 9543.0110

Prohibitions against maltreatment, Minn. Rules 9555.6195

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 9555.6105

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 9555.5515, 9555.6245

Renewal, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Reporting requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6175, 9555.6245

Requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6125, 9555.6165 to 9555.6265

Resident's cash resources, safeguards, Minn. Rules 9555.6265

Resident's health, Minn. Rules 9555.6225

Review, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Revocation, Minn. Rules 9543.0100

Safety requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6225

Study, Minn. Rules 9543.0060

Suspension, Minn. Rules 9543.0100

Terms, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Tracking application progress, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Training requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6185

Variances, Minn. Rules 9543.0050, 9555.6125

Violations, complaints, Minn. Rules 9543.0070

Water, Minn. Rules 9555.6215

Licensing study, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Licensors, training requirements, Minn. Rules 9543.0130

Maltreatment complaints, Minn. Rules 9543.0070

Manual restraint use, see under HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVERS

Meetings, informational meetings, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Negative licensing action, Minn. Rules 9543.0020, 9543.0100

Neglect, Minn. Rules 9543.0070, 9555.6195

Operators, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Orientation, Minn. Rules 9543.0060

Parents, negative licensing action notice, Minn. Rules 9543.0100

Placement standards, Minn. Rules 9555.5605

Plans, licensing requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6235

Positive support strategies, see under HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVERS

Preplacement training for applicants, Minn. Rules 9543.0060

Private agency, defined, Minn. Rules 9543.0020

Program rules, providing to applicants, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 9543.0010, 9555.5305, 9555.6105

Records and record keeping

Complaints and investigations, Minn. Rules 9543.0070

County agency, duties, generally, Minn. Rules 9543.0130

Generally, Minn. Rules 9555.5515, 9555.6167, 9555.6245

Reporting requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6175, 9555.6245

Residence, see Licenses under this topic

Residence licenses, see Licenses under this topic

Residents

Assessments, Minn. Rules 9555.5305, 9555.5605

Cash resources, safeguards, Minn. Rules 9555.6265

Health and safety, Minn. Rules 9555.6225

Placement, Minn. Rules 9555.5605, 9555.5705

Protection, Minn. Rules 9555.6195

Records, Minn. Rules 9555.6245

Sanctioned programs, continuing to operate, Minn. Rules 9543.0110

Scope of rules, Minn. Rules 9555.5105

Semi-independent living services, eligibility, Minn. Rules 9525.0920

Services, Minn. Rules 9555.5305, 9555.5705

Training, Minn. Rules 9555.5505, 9555.6185

Unlicensed programs, investigations, procedures, Minn. Rules 9543.0080

Variances

County agency recommendation to commissioner, Minn. Rules 9543.0040

Definitions, Minn. Rules 9543.0020, 9555.5105

Procedures, generally, Minn. Rules 9543.0050

Appeals, Minn. Rules 9560.0665

Applicants, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.741

Assessments, difficulty of care

Generally, Minn. Rules 9560.0654

Notice requirements, Minn. Rules 9560.0665

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 9560.0656

Background checks

Children's residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.04

Continuously affiliated individuals, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.04

Disqualification, reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.21

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.14, 2022 245C.17

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 259.20

Northstar Care for Children program, Minn. Statutes 2022 256N.21

Notices, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.17

Unlicensed emergency relative placement, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.035

Benefits, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.451

Capitol area, use districts, Minn. Rules 2400.2205

Case management, medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0625

Case plans, definitions, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Certificates and certification

Correctional program services, Minn. Rules 2960.0540 to 2960.0570

Licensing, required, Minn. Rules 2960.0010

Child abuse, see CHILD ABUSE

Child in Voluntary Foster Care for Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01 to 2022 260D.11

Child placement, out-of-home placement plans, review, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.227

Child welfare targeted case management, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.094, 2022 256F.10

Child-placing agencies, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.155

Children in need of protection or services, Minn. Rules 9560.0410 to 9560.0485

Children neglected and in foster care

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.007

Jurisdiction, see under JUVENILE COURTS

Voluntary foster care for treatment plans, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.09

Complaints

Ombudsperson for families, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.0763, 2022 257.0764

Retaliation, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.0764

Complaints, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Consent

Children placed outside state, Minn. Rules 9560.0525

Placement plans, Minn. Rules 9560.0552

Release of information, relative searches, Minn. Rules 9560.0535

Termination, Minn. Rules 9560.0525

Voluntary placement, Minn. Rules 9560.0527, 9560.0552

Contested cases, licenses, revocation or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.08

Contracts and agreements, local social services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.0112, 2022 393.07

Correctional program services, Minn. Rules 2960.0540 to 2960.0570

Costs, special education, aid payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 125A.75

Court-ordered placements

Changes, Minn. Rules 9560.0606

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 9560.0545

Review, Minn. Rules 9560.0606, 9560.0613

Data

Classification, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.467, 2022 13.876, 2022 260C.82

Personal data and personal financial data, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.46

Definitions

Adoption law, Minn. Statutes 2022 259.21

Child in voluntary foster care for treatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.02

Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.02

Juvenile Court Act, Minn. Statutes 2022 260B.007, 2022 260C.007

Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2022 176.011

Definitions

Adult sex offender treatment, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Difficulty of care assessments, Minn. Rules 9560.0652

Family community support services, Minn. Rules 9535.4010

Generally, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Interstate placement of children, Minn. Rules 9560.0360

Developmentally disabled persons

Children, voluntary placement, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01 to 2022 260D.11

Relatives, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0919, 2022 256B.092

Support services, see under DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS

Difficulty of care

Assessments, Minn. Rules 9560.0654, 9560.0656, 9560.0665

Definitions, Minn. Rules 9560.0652

Effective date of rules, Minn. Rules 9560.0657

Payments, Minn. Rules 9560.0653

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 9560.0656

Discharges from, transition plans, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.25, 2022 260C.203

Discipline

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Requirements, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Disclosure

Communicable diseases, placement, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.156

Sibling bill of rights, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.008

Discrimination, prohibited, Minn. Rules 9560.0670

Dispositional hearings

Defined, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Requirements, Minn. Rules 9560.0606, 9560.0613

Education programs, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.04, 2022 245A.175

Emergency escape and rescue openings, Minn. Rules 1309.0310

Emergency placement, relatives, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.035, 2022 256N.26

Emergency procedures, Minn. Rules 2960.3050

Emotionally disturbed children

Children in need of protection or services, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.141, 2022 260D.11

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2022 245I.011, 2022 256B.0946

MinnesotaCare, Minn. Statutes 2022 256L.03

Therapeutic support of foster care, Minn. Statutes 2022 245.4884

Voluntary foster care for treatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01 to 2022 260D.11

Exportation of children

Approval, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.06

Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, Minn. Statutes 2022 260.851, 2022 260.93

Fair hearings, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.045, 2022 256.0451

Family adult foster care homes

Licenses, see same under this topic

Family adult foster care

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.15, 2022 245C.24

Homeowner's insurance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2022 65A.301

Licenses, see same under this topic

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245A.16

Family foster care, Minn. Rules 9543.0010 to 9543.0150

Family foster homes, definitions, Minn. Rules 9560.0020, 9560.0521

Family foster homes

Background checks, see Human services licensees under BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.007

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.15, 2022 245C.24

Family adult foster care, see same under this topic

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.82

Jurisdiction, see under JUVENILE COURTS

Licenses, see same under this topic

Ombudsperson for foster youth, forwarding of complaints, letters, and e-mails required, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.82

Personal and personal financial data, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.46

Recruitment, juvenile courts, child protection provisions, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.215

Shortage of providers not acceptable reason for determining family foster homes cannot meet child's needs, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.704

Smoke-free environment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.215

Transition out of residential treatment program required if family foster home meets needs, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.704

Youth camps, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.71

Family visitation centers, Minn. Statutes 2022 119A.37, 2022 124D.23

Family-based residential treatment programs

Colocation of child with parent, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.190, 2022 260C.228

Maintenance payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.4412

Federal aid

Allocation, calculation, Minn. Rules 9550.0320

Definitions, Minn. Rules 9550.0310

Disallowances, procedures, Minn. Rules 9550.0350

Hold harmless clause, Minn. Rules 9550.0360

Prior period adjustments, Minn. Rules 9550.0370

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 9550.0300

Reporting requirements, Minn. Rules 9550.0340

Food, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Foster care agencies, records and record keeping, foster care providers, training and skills, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.155

Foster care facilities, hospitals, exclusion, abortion regulation, Minn. Statutes 2022 145.411

Foster care homes

Adult foster care, homeowner's insurance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2022 65A.301

Background checks, see Human services licensees under BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES

Disqualification notice, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.17

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.15, 2022 245C.24

Family foster homes, see same under this topic

Group foster homes, see same under this topic

Housing support, Minn. Statutes 2022 256I.03, 2022 256I.05, 2022 290A.03

Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.035, 2022 245A.151, 2022 245A.25

Investigations, child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260E.17

Liability insurance, adult foster care homes, Minn. Statutes 2022 245.814

Local social services agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 393.07

Location, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Suitability, certification, international foster care placements, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.05

Title IV-E certification requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.25

Variances, title IV-E certification requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.25

Youth camps, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.71

Foster care homes, see Foster residence settings under this topic

Foster care maintenance payments

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.82

Juvenile offenders, cost of care, Minn. Statutes 2022 260B.441

Foster care maintenance payments

Defined, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Generally, Minn. Rules 9560.0665

Parents' contribution, Minn. Rules 9560.0640

Foster care providers

Absence from residential facilities, Minn. Rules 9560.0620

Authorization to obtain health care for foster children, Minn. Rules 9560.0600

Defined, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Payments to, see Foster care maintenance payments under this topic

Placement plans, notice requirements, Minn. Rules 9560.0603

Recruitment, Minn. Rules 9560.0670

Services, Minn. Rules 9560.0580

Training, Minn. Rules 9560.0670

Foster care standard rates, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.82, 2022 256.991

Foster children

Charter schools, admissions, Minn. Statutes 2022 124E.11

Child protection workers, monthly visits, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.212

Defined as children, Minn. Statutes 2022 176.011

Drivers' licenses, see DRIVERS LICENSES

Exclusions, Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2022 524.1-201

Extracurricular activity participation, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.212

Grants to, higher education, Minn. Statutes 2022 136A.1241

Indian children, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.125, 2022 477A.0126

Medical assistance, see same under this topic

MFIP assistance unit members and participants, see same under this topic

Minnesota youth program, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2022 116L.56

Missing and runaway children, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.212

Residence, special education, Minn. Statutes 2022 125A.17, 2022 125A.75

Residential treatment programs, child assessment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.704

School conferences and events, leave for, Minn. Statutes 2022 181.9412

School enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2022 120A.21, 2022 124D.08

Sibling bill of rights, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.008

Social and medical histories, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.212, 2022 260C.219, 2022 260C.609

Termination of foster care, notice, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.451

Transfer of motor vehicle as gift, motor vehicle sales tax, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 297B.01

Transition to adulthood, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.452

Treatment needs coordinated, permanent placement of child, residential treatment programs, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.706

Uniform Probate Code, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2022 524.1-201

Voluntary foster care for treatment plans, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.09

Foster children

Absence from residential facilities, Minn. Rules 9560.0620

Adoption, Minn. Rules 9560.0050

Complaints, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Health care, Minn. Rules 9560.0600

Information about, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Personal property, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Placement plan, notice requirements, Minn. Rules 9560.0603

Records, Minn. Rules 2960.3100

Rights, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Services, Minn. Rules 9560.0580

Foster families, payments to, MFIP, income exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2022 256J.21

Foster family setting, defined, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.02

Foster family settings

Application of rules, Minn. Rules 2960.3000

Background studies, Minn. Rules 2960.3060

Capacity limits, Minn. Rules 2960.3030

Correctional program services, Minn. Rules 2960.0540 to 2960.0570

Definitions, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Emergency procedures, Minn. Rules 2960.3050

Foster parent training, Minn. Rules 2960.3070

Generally, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Home studies, Minn. Rules 2960.3060

License holder qualifications, Minn. Rules 2960.3060

Licensing process, Minn. Rules 2960.3020

Pets, Minn. Rules 2960.3050

Physical environment, Minn. Rules 2960.3040

Program outcomes, Minn. Rules 2960.3000

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 2960.3000

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 2960.3100

Respite care, Minn. Rules 2960.3090

Safety inspections, Minn. Rules 2960.3050

Statements of intended use, Minn. Rules 2960.3000

Substitute care, Minn. Rules 2960.3090

Treatment foster care services, Minn. Rules 2960.3300 to 2960.3340

Trips, Minn. Rules 2960.3090

Foster parents

Agreements by, communication or contact agreements, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2022 259.58, 2022 260C.619, 2022 260C.635

Approvals by, foster children, drivers' licenses

Applications, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.04

Instruction permits, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.05

Provisional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.055

Case planning, participation, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.706

Court reviews, notice, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.706

Education and training, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.144, 2022 245A.155, 2022 245A.175, 2022 245A.18

Family and permanency teams, membership, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.706

Housing Finance Agency rehabilitation grants, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2022 462A.05

Income, MinnesotaCare, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2022 256L.04

Insurance, Joint Underwriting Association, Minn. Statutes 2022 62I.02

Investigations

Appeal of determination of maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260E.33

Child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260E.11

Ombudsperson for foster youth, right to investigate, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.82

Licensure, liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2022 245.814

MinnesotaCare, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2022 256L.04

Notice given, of receiving child into home, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.03

Notice received

Foster care status review, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.141

Right to be heard, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.152

Payments, see same under this topic

Reports received, child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260E.35

Residential treatment programs, child assessment, results received, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.704

Transfer of motor vehicle as gift, motor vehicle sales tax, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 297B.01

Foster parents

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Training, Minn. Rules 2960.3070, 2960.3330

Foster residence settings

Certification, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.25

Definition, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.02

Employee documentation, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.041

Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.25

Foster residence settings

Application of rules, Minn. Rules 2960.3200

Background studies, Minn. Rules 2960.3060

Capacity limits, Minn. Rules 2960.3030

Communication plans, Minn. Rules 2960.3080, 2960.3230

Definitions, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Emergency procedures, Minn. Rules 2960.3050

Employees, Minn. Rules 2960.3210, 2960.3220

Generally, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Home studies, Minn. Rules 2960.3060

Lead poisoning prevention, Minn. Rules 4761.2100

Licensing process, Minn. Rules 2960.3020

Pets, Minn. Rules 2960.3050

Physical environment, Minn. Rules 2960.3040

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 2960.3200

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 2960.3100, 2960.3230

Respite care, prohibited, Minn. Rules 2960.3090

Safety inspections, Minn. Rules 2960.3050

Scope of rules, Minn. Rules 2960.3200

Staffing requirements, Minn. Rules 2960.3220

State Building Code classification, Minn. Rules 1305.0302

Substitute care, prohibited, Minn. Rules 2960.3090

Volunteers, Minn. Rules 2960.3220

Windows, Minn. Rules 1311.0505, 1311.0702

Goals, number of children in, Minn. Rules 9560.0850

Grants for, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.01

Group foster care

Children in need of protection, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.331

Juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2022 62E.04, 2022 260B.331

Recipients, health and accident insurance, payments on behalf of, Minn. Statutes 2022 62A.045

Group foster homes

Juvenile offenders

Corrections Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 241.021, 2022 242.19

Inmates, assaults by, Minn. Statutes 2022 243.52

Juvenile correctional facilities, inmates, Minn. Statutes 2022 242.43

Juvenile sex offenders, Minn. Statutes 2022 242.195

Notice to municipalities before licensing, Minn. Statutes 2022 241.021

Special education programs, see Residential facilities and programs under SPECIAL EDUCATION

Licenses, notice to municipalities before licensing, Minn. Statutes 2022 241.021

Maintenance payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.4412

Guardians, return to, Minn. Rules 9560.0527, 9560.0615

Health care services, Minn. Rules 9560.0600

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.045, 2022 256.0451, 2022 260D.07

Home care services, medical assistance

Care provided by family foster parents, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0654

Coverage, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0652

Home care providers, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0625

Housing support, see HOUSING SUPPORT

Importation of children, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.05

Income, child support, unearned income, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.741

Independent living plans, transition to adulthood, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.452

Indian Child Welfare Act, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.0651, 2022 260D.01

Indian children

Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.34, 2022 256N.21

Foster care, transferring case to title IV-E agency, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.125

Maintenance payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.82

Out-of-home placements, reimbursement to counties and tribes, Minn. Statutes 2022 477A.0126

Indian children

Generally, Minn. Rules 9560.0542

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 9560.0545

Relative searches, Minn. Rules 9560.0535

Return to home, Minn. Rules 9560.0615

Voluntary placement agreements, Minn. Rules 9560.0527

Informed consent, adult foster care, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Inspections

Emergency placement, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.035

Fire Code requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.151

Intensive behavioral health services, Minn. Statutes 2022 245I.011, 2022 256B.0946

Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, Minn. Statutes 2022 259.53, 2022 260.851 to 2022 260.91, 2022 260.93

Interstate placement

Definitions, Minn. Rules 9560.0360

Provisions, Minn. Rules 9560.0370

Scope of rules, Minn. Rules 9560.0350

Investigations, Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.03, 2022 257.04

Jurisdiction, see under JUVENILE COURTS

Juvenile offenders, transfer of custody, Minn. Statutes 2022 260B.198, 2022 260C.201

Juvenile protection proceedings, purpose, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.001

Lawsuits, parents' contribution, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.87

Legal custody, local social services agencies, authority, Minn. Rules 9560.0523, 9560.0525

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2022 245.814

Liability, parents, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.87

License holders

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Qualifications, Minn. Rules 2960.3060

Licensed facilities, Minn. Rules 9560.0529, 9560.0620

Licenses

Adult foster care

Adult foster care combined with adult day services, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245A.143

Alternative overnight supervision technology, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245D.23

Capacity, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 256B.092, 2022 256B.49

Combined licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0919

Community residential setting license, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Family adult day services, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245A.143

Mental health certification, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03

Moratorium, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245A.16

Background checks, see Human services licensees under BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES

Community residential setting license, location, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Corrections Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 241.021, 2022 242.19

Counties, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.035

Disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.035, 2022 245A.04

Family adult foster care, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.46, 2022 245A.02

Family foster homes, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.46, 2022 245A.04, 2022 245A.16

Moratorium, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03

Notice, licensing actions, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.16

Private agencies, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.10

Relatives, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03, 2022 245A.035

Revocation or suspension

Contested cases, burden of proof, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.08

Investigation and data review, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.16

Licenses

Adult foster care

Appeals, Minn. Rules 9555.6145

Application of rules, Minn. Rules 9555.6105

Applications, Minn. Rules 9555.6115, 9555.6125

Capacity, Minn. Rules 9555.6165

Food, Minn. Rules 9555.6215

Generally, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Individual resident placement agreements, Minn. Rules 9555.6167

Negative licensing actions, Minn. Rules 9555.6145

Notice, negative licensing actions, Minn. Rules 9555.6145

Physical environment, Minn. Rules 9555.6205 to 9555.6225

Planning, Minn. Rules 9555.6235

Prohibitions against maltreatment, Minn. Rules 9555.6195

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 9555.6105

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 9555.5515, 9555.6245

Reporting requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6175, 9555.6245

Requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6125, 9555.6165 to 9555.6265

Resident's cash resources, safeguards, Minn. Rules 9555.6265

Resident's health, Minn. Rules 9555.6225

Safety requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6225

Training requirements, Minn. Rules 9555.6185

Water, Minn. Rules 9555.6215

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Denial, Minn. Rules 2960.3020

Foster family settings, Minn. Rules 2960.3000 to 2960.3100

Foster residence settings, Minn. Rules 2960.3000 to 2960.3230

Limitations, Minn. Rules 2960.3020

Process, Minn. Rules 2960.3020

Treatment foster care services, Minn. Rules 2960.3000 to 2960.3100, 2960.3300 to 2960.3340

Variances, Minn. Rules 2960.3020

Long-term foster care, review, juvenile court, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.190, 2022 260C.201, 2022 260C.202

Maintenance payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.82, 2022 260B.441

Medical assistance, children, eligibility, Minn. Rules 9505.0055

Medical assistance

Adult foster care

Capacity, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.49

Payment rates, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0948, 2022 256S.21 to 2022 256S.215

Payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.765

Relatives, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0919

Adults under age 26, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.055

Case management, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0625

Children, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.055, 2022 256B.69

Children's intensive behavioral health services, Minn. Statutes 2022 245I.011, 2022 256B.0625, 2022 256B.0946

Home and community-based services waivers, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.49, 2022 256B.492

Home care nursing services, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0625

Home care services, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0625, 2022 256B.0651

Personal care services, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0625

Termination, elderly waiver, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Therapeutic support of foster care, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.84

Mentally ill persons, adult residential facilities, licenses, Minn. Rules 9520.0500

MFIP assistance unit members and participants

Change of residence, Minn. Statutes 2022 256J.75

Payments, see same under this topic

Temporary absence due to foster care, effect, Minn. Statutes 2022 256J.13

Verification of foster care placement, Minn. Statutes 2022 256J.31

Minority children, Minn. Rules 9560.0542, 9560.0545

Missing and runaway children, protections, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.212

Northstar Care for Children program, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.82, 2022 256N.001 to 2022 256N.28

Ombudsperson for families, see OMBUDSPERSON FOR FAMILIES

Ombudsperson for foster youth, see OMBUDSPERSON FOR FOSTER YOUTH

Orders, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.87

Orders, Minn. Rules 9560.0552, 9560.0615

Parenting time centers, Minn. Statutes 2022 256E.37

Parents' contribution, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.87

Parents

Voluntary foster care agreements, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.228, 2022 260D.03, 2022 260D.06, 2022 260D.09

Voluntary foster care for treatment plans

Duties to children, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01

Participation, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.06, 2022 260D.07

Termination, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.07, 2022 260D.10

Trial home visits, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.12

Parents

Financial contributions, Minn. Rules 9560.0640

Foster parents, see Foster care providers under this topic

Notice requirements, Minn. Rules 9560.0603

Return to, Minn. Rules 9560.0525, 9560.0527, 9560.0615

Services, Minn. Rules 9560.0580

Payments

Alternative care program, adult foster care, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0913

Maintenance payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.0112, 2022 256.82, 2022 260B.441, 2022 260C.4412

MFIP, Minn. Statutes 2022 256J.24, 2022 256J.74

Payments

Difficulty of care, Minn. Rules 9560.0653

Maintenance payments, see Foster care maintenance payments under this topic

Permanency planning, permanency demonstration program payments, MFIP exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 256J.21

Permanency progress review hearings, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.190, 2022 260C.204

Personal care services, medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0625

Placement activity, foster care defined as, Minn. Statutes 2022 259.21

Placement plans

Consent, Minn. Rules 9560.0552

Defined, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 9560.0603

Placement prevention services, see PLACEMENT PREVENTION

Placement

Best interests of child, policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.212

Children in emergency situations, Minn. Statutes 2022 256N.26, 2022 257.035

Court review, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.190, 2022 260C.202, 2022 260C.228, 2022 260C.229, 2022 260D.06, 2022 260D.07

Emergency removal hearings, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.178

Individuals who rely on medical equipment to sustain life or monitor medical conditions, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.155

Juvenile protection proceedings, purpose, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.001

Least restrictive environment, children in residential treatment programs, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.704, 2022 260C.71

Out-of-home placement plans, juvenile court, child protection provisions, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.219

Payment for, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.03

Permanency proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.190, 2022 260C.228, 2022 260C.503 to 2022 260C.521

Permanency progress review hearings, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.190, 2022 260C.204, 2022 260C.712

Permanency review hearings, voluntary placement for treatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.07

Safe place for newborns law, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.139

Voluntary placements

Child colocated with parent in treatment program, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.228

For treatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01 to 2022 260D.11

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 260.765

Placement

Another county, approval requirements, Minn. Rules 9560.0560

Authority, Minn. Rules 9560.0523

Changes, Minn. Rules 9560.0606

Court-ordered placements, Minn. Rules 9560.0545, 9560.0606, 9560.0613

Criteria, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Interstate placement, Minn. Rules 9560.0350 to 9560.0370

Legal custody, Minn. Rules 9560.0525

Licensed facilities, Minn. Rules 9560.0529

Licensing does not guarantee placement, Minn. Rules 2960.3020

Outside state, Minn. Rules 9560.0525

Permanent placement determinations, Minn. Rules 9560.0613

Records and record keeping, Minn. Rules 9560.0545

Review, Minn. Rules 9560.0606 to 9560.0613

Voluntary placement, see same under this topic

Placing agency

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Foster child information, duties, Minn. Rules 2960.3080

Plans

Placement plans, see same under this topic

Recruitment of foster care providers, Minn. Rules 9560.0670

Pre-Northstar Care for Children program, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.82, 2022 260C.4411

Private child foster care placement agencies

Access, commissioner, Minn. Rules 9545.0775

Accounting requirements, Minn. Rules 9545.0795

Application of rules, Minn. Rules 9545.0755

Compliance with laws, submitting with application, Minn. Rules 9545.0815

Conflicts of interest, written policies, Minn. Rules 9545.0785

Definitions, Minn. Rules 9545.0765

Description of services, submitting with application, Minn. Rules 9545.0815

Employees, Minn. Rules 9545.0805

Fees, Minn. Rules 9545.0795

Funding plan, submitting with application, Minn. Rules 9545.0795

Incorporation in another state, Minn. Rules 9545.0755

Inspections, Minn. Rules 9545.0775

Legal organization, Minn. Rules 9545.0785

Licenses, Minn. Rules 9545.0775

Notice, changes in agency operation, Minn. Rules 9545.0775

Offices, Minn. Rules 9545.0785

Philosophy of program, submitting with application, Minn. Rules 9545.0815

Placement, procedures, Minn. Rules 9545.0825

Purpose of agency, submitting with application, Minn. Rules 9545.0815

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 9545.0755

Records, management, Minn. Rules 9545.0845

Social worker supervision, Minn. Rules 9545.0805

Variances, Minn. Rules 9545.0775

Volunteers, Minn. Rules 9545.0805

Providers, see Foster parents under this topic

Public assistance, foster care defined as, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.741

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 2960.3000, 9560.0510

Rates, see Payments under this topic

Recipients

Fraternal benefit societies, beneficiaries, payments, Minn. Statutes 2022 64B.19

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.741

Group foster care, Minn. Statutes 2022 62A.045

Records and record keeping

Foster care providers, training and skills, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.155

Records required, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.01

Rules, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.066

Records and record keeping

Adult foster care, Minn. Rules 9555.5515, 9555.6167, 9555.6245

Difficulty of care, Minn. Rules 9560.0656

Foster family settings, Minn. Rules 2960.3100

Foster residence settings, Minn. Rules 2960.3100, 2960.3230

Recruitment of providers, Minn. Rules 9560.0670

Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 9560.0545

Relatives

Defined, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Requests for payments, Minn. Rules 9560.0665

Searches, Minn. Rules 9560.0535

Removal from home, Minn. Rules 9560.0532

Reports about, adult foster care, Minn. Rules 9555.6175, 9555.6245

Reports about, children, out-of-home placement, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.0725

Residence, foster children, special education, Minn. Statutes 2022 125A.17, 2022 125A.75

Residential support services registration, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.092

Residents, informed consent, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11

Respite care

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Requirements, Minn. Rules 2960.3090

Sanctions, child support enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.741

Schools, notice requirements, Minn. Rules 9560.0560

Scope of rules, Minn. Rules 9560.0350, 9560.0500, 9560.0521

Services

Health care services, Minn. Rules 9560.0600

Placement plans, Minn. Rules 9560.0603

Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 9560.0580

Sibling bill of rights, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.008

Social and medical histories, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.212, 2022 260C.219, 2022 260C.609

Special needs children, see Difficulty of care under this topic

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.01

Substitute care

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.3010

Requirements, Minn. Rules 2960.3090

Supervision, adult foster care, alternative overnight supervision, variances, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245D.23

Support services

Developmentally disabled persons, see Support services under DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS

Ombudsperson for families, Minn. Statutes 2022 257.0762

Termination

Benefits past age 18, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.451

Notice to child, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.452

Parent discharged from family-based treatment program, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.228

Transition to adulthood, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.452

Therapeutic support of foster care

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2022 245.4871

Emotionally disturbed children, Minn. Statutes 2022 245.4884

Licenses, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03

Medical assistance, Indians, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.84

Restrictive procedures, Minn. Statutes 2022 245.8261

Specialized therapeutic services, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.01

Therapeutic support of foster care

Defined, Minn. Rules 9535.4010

Family community support services, Minn. Rules 9535.4062

Treatment foster care services

Admission, Minn. Rules 2960.3310

Capacity, Minn. Rules 2960.3340

Discharges, Minn. Rules 2960.3310

Provider qualifications, Minn. Rules 2960.3320

Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 2960.3300

Training requirements, Minn. Rules 2960.3330

Treatment plans, Minn. Rules 2960.3310

Treatment foster care

Developmentally disabled children, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01 to 2022 260D.11

Emergency admission, Minn. Statutes 2022 245.4885

Emotionally disturbed children, Minn. Statutes 2022 256L.03, 2022 260D.01 to 2022 260D.11

Medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2022 256B.0625

Placement review, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.202

Unlicensed emergency relative placement, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03, 2022 245A.035

Variances

Adult foster care, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.11, 2022 245A.16

Family foster homes, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.04

Foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.25

Voluntary placement agreements

Consent, Minn. Rules 9560.0552

Defined, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Local agencies, duties, Minn. Rules 9560.0527

Voluntary placement

Best interests of child, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01, 2022 260D.07

Children colocated with parent in treatment program, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.228

Children over age 18, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.229, 2022 260C.451

Court findings, child needs not met, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.11

Developmentally disabled children, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01 to 2022 260D.11

Emotionally disturbed children, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.01 to 2022 260D.11

Indian children, Minn. Statutes 2022 260.765

Out-of-home placement plans, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.227

Transition to adulthood, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.14

Voluntary foster care agreements, Minn. Statutes 2022 260C.228, 2022 260D.03, 2022 260D.06

Voluntary foster care treatment plans

Review, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.05, 2022 260D.06, 2022 260D.14

Rights of child, Minn. Statutes 2022 260D.04

Voluntary placement

Authority, Minn. Rules 9560.0523

Defined, Minn. Rules 9560.0521

Procedures, Minn. Rules 9560.0527

Return of child to home, Minn. Rules 9560.0615

Review, Minn. Rules 9560.0606

Waivers, Minn. Rules 9560.0590