Relative Referral


Relative/Kinship Referral

North Homes Children and Family Services (NHCFS) would like to thank you for your relative/kinship referral.  We look forward to working with you during this process and ask that you be as thorough as possible when completing the online referral form.

NHCFS understands that every referral will be unique and our staff will work with your county and/or tribal agency to obtain relevant information regarding the specific details of the case.  Once NHCFS receives the referral, our staff will contact the family to explain the home study assessment/licensing process.

Relative/Kinship provider orientation and interviews will be conducted with the family at the same time that all other requirements are being gathered, which includes personal references, background studies, home safety checklist, and training that is relevant to the needs and ages of the child or sibling group.

On average, the home study assessment/licensing process takes three to four months; however, this may vary case-by-case, depending on how quickly the requirements are completed by the applicant(s).  NHCFS will keep the referring agency updated regarding the family’s progress and will inform them if any concerns arise.  Once the home study assessment is completed, it will be reviewed with the family and a copy will be sent to the referring agency.

PPAI grant funding may be available through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).  Upon receipt of this referral, NHCFS will screen the information to determine if it meets grant eligibility.

County/Tribal Agency Information
Family Information
This section is for Family information only.  Please enter only one applicant in the name fields below.  Then use the box at the bottom to list the other applicant(s) and any other information you would like to add about the family.  
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Referral Information
Home Study/Licensing Information
Child Information
PPAI Information for Billing Purposes
Relative Home Study and Relative Home Study Update Services: Contracted agency must assess the relative/kin's ability to parent a specific child or children under state or tribal guardianship, or a child in out-of-home care referred by a county or tribal social service agency for a concurrent planning resource home study, and complete a summary using the commissioner's designated format. Contracted agency will also assist the county or tribal social service agency, if requested, with establishing appropriate contact plans between the identified child(ren) and identified relative or kin, if a decision to not place with a client is made.