All are welcome at this educational event for people who want to know more about Ampersand Families’ work on behalf of youth and families navigating the child welfare system. Light dinner provided. Register here ›

Please join Foster Adopt MN (FAM) for an educational panel conversation about permanency transitions and insights. We will learn from youth who have experienced care and transitions into permanent homes. Ampersand Families staff members Jory Miller and Emily Lindell will facilitate the conversation. Jory graduated from the U of M with his MSW in 2019 withContinue Reading

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 Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org. 

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 may have! Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/T59Vmz1RUJ

Youth-led event open to all Minnesota young people 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems. We'll mail you a winter fun kit, then get creative together during our virtual hangout! Text, call, or email to RSVP and get the Zoom link. 612-695-4328 or myvoice@ampersandfamilies.org.