Child Care Licensing

218-281-3127

Polk County Social Services is responsible to license and monitor family child care homes in Polk County.

If you are interested in applying for a family child care license or would like someone to discuss the child care program with you, please call 218-281-3127 and ask for the family child care licensing worker. 

Child Foster Care

218-281-3127

Foster care is an opportunity for you to make a difference in a child’s life. Foster care is temporary. Children usually continue to visit their own families until they can be reunited. If children can’t return home, foster parents may have an adoption option. Foster parents are asked to care for children who have challenging behaviors and require a lot of time and supervision.  Call 218-281-3127.

Adult Foster Care

218-281-3127

Adult Foster Care is a home setting in the community for adults who are unable to live independently due to physical, emotional, developmental or mental health impairments. Residents receive meals, support, supervision and some assistance with personal care and living skills as needed.

Polk County Social Services licenses, monitors and supports adult foster homes.