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We Find Family for Youth in Foster Care.

We prioritize relatives, kin, community and culture as we identify caring adults who promise to be there, forever.

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We work with youth and families across Minnesota

We have helped over 500 youth join or rejoin safe, loving, permanent families

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Welcome to our new website!

Our new site is designed to be user-friendly for families, youth, social work professionals, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

Scroll through to find comprehensive information on our services, an events calendar, links to referral & registration forms, beautiful photos of our amazing families, and more. 

We’ll continue to add to the site in the coming months, including regular blog posts on topics related to the child welfare system and our work to transform it. 

Let us know what you think! Please share your feedback using the button below. Enjoy!

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Events

We host a variety of engaging, inclusive events for youth, caregivers, kinship families, pre-adoptive families, child welfare professionals, volunteers and the general public. Please join us!

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December 6

Buddy Family Program Info Session

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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Come learn about our Buddy Family Program! This will be a casual information session with our Buddy Family Permanency Specialist. Learn about the program and ask any questions that you

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December 22

MYVoice Winter Fun Virtual Hangout

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Online

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Latest News from Ampersand Families

Happy 15th Birthday, Ampersand Families!

Margaret Rog

Ampersand Families turns 15 this year! And like most 15-year-olds, we’re growing and changing. Our agency was born of a…

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Kin Link – Connecting Kids in Care to Family

Renee Banas

Restoring Belonging The pendulum is shifting in child welfare towards recognizing that given the information and tools, families can and…

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