# Foster Care Help Resources - Minnesota ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Minnesota Department of Human Services – Foster Care:** - **Phone:** 651-431-2000 - **Website:** [https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/foster-care/](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/foster-care/) - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, resource guides, and support for foster families. - **Foster Adopt Minnesota (FAM):** - **Phone:** 612-861-7115 - **Website:** [https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Resources, support, and training for families interested in fostering or adopting in Minnesota. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Twin Cities Metro Area - **Children’s Home Society of Minnesota & Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (CHLSS):** - **Phone:** 651-646-7771 - **Website:** [https://chlss.org/](https://chlss.org/) - **Office Location:** 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care licensing, adoption services, and post-placement support. ### Dakota County - **Foster Together MN:** - **Website:** [https://www.fostertogethermn.org/](https://www.fostertogethermn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Resources and support for foster, kinship, and adoptive parents in Dakota County. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Minnesota Waiting Kids:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/waiting-kids/](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/waiting-kids/) - **Features:** Profiles of children in Minnesota foster care awaiting adoption. ## Educational Resources - **CHLSS On-Demand Training Videos:** - **Website:** [https://chlss.org/education/on-demand/](https://chlss.org/education/on-demand/) - **Description:** Free educational videos on topics relevant to foster, adoptive, and kinship families. ## Additional Support - **National Foster Parent Association:** - **Phone:** 1-800-557-5238 - **Website:** [https://nfpaonline.org/](https://nfpaonline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support, and resources for foster parents nationwide. --- _Updated as of December 13, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services._