Become a Child Foster Parent

​Dakota County requires all new applicants to go through a licensing process. Watch the informational video to learn more or apply online.

Informational video

Please watch the video to see what is required of child foster parents.​

Apply to be a foster parent

Dakota County uses an online application program called BINTI. It will ask you to enter an email address, create a password and complete a short questionnaire. Then, Dakota County Foster Care licensing staff will contact you to set up a time to meet.

Questions? Contact us at 952-891-7480.​