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Foster parenting helps ensure children are safe, cared for, and supported when their families are temporarily unable to do so. Attend a Washington County Child Foster Care Informational Meeting to learn what foster care is really like and see if becoming a foster home is right for your family. 

Why attend? 

  • Get your questions answered. 
  • Learn about available support. 
  • No obligation - just information. 

Foster parents can be: 

  • Single or married. 
  • Homeowner or renter. 
  • With or without children. 

2026 Informational Meetings:

  • Monday, Jan. 5 │ 1-3 p.m. | Online
  • Thursday, July 23 │ 1-3 p.m. | Online
  • Tuesday, March 3 │ 10 a.m.-Noon | Online
  • Monday, Sept. 28 │ 6-8 p.m. | Online and in-person (Stillwater Government Center)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 17 │ 10 a.m.-Noon | Online
  • Wednesday, May 13 │ 6-8 p.m. | Online and in-person (Stillwater Government Center)

Online (live via Microsoft Teams): Join from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link and simple instructions will be sent. No prior Microsoft Teams experience required. 

View more information, visit www.co.washington.mn.us/ChildFosterCareLicensing

Learn More

Foster_Parents_Needed_Poster-2026 (PDF)

 

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