Ampersand Families

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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Thanks for Giving to the Max!

51 generous donors contributed $6,695 to support our work with youth and families navigating the child welfare system as part of our 2024 Give to the Max campaign. Thank you!

Give to the Max kicks off our 2024 Year-End Campaign. Our goal this year is $40,000 – funds that will support us in creating belonging, dignity and hope for more young people in foster care.

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Upcoming
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 12

Caregiver Roundtable

For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand

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December 20

MYVoice Virtual Hangout

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Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems! Text, call, or email to RSVP and receive the Zoom

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