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Links and Resources
Ramsey County's Adolescent Living Skills Program
Offers a variety of services to help youth to transition to independent living.
Foster Care/Out of Home Placement - Minnesota Department of Human Services Facts, and information on out of home placements
Government Offices
A comprehensive list of government offices as well as a listing of Minnesota’s counties phone numbers and websites for those who have them.
Minnesota Statutes
The Minnesota Statutes regarding concurrent planning. The basis for Foster-Adoptive placements in “Resource Homes”
Hennepin County
For persons living in Hennepin County, home page on foster care.
National Foster Parent Association
The National Foster Parent Association is a national organization which strives to support foster parents, and remains a consistently strong voice on behalf of all children. They offer training, newsletters and information for foster parents.
Sites for Kinship Care Givers
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Casey Foundation
Children’s Defense Fund – Minnesota
Child Welfare League