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Minnesota County Commissioners.  Click here to see who the County Commissioners are in your county.  This information is maintained by the Secretary of State, Minnesota.

Minnesota Legal Definitions and Information.  Click here for the latest Minnesota laws and revisions to laws on adoption, paternity, records, custody consent, what constitutes a child-placing agency, Indian Child Welfare Act compliance, and artificial insemination.

See Government Links for additional information.

Adoption and Guardianship Unit: Department of Human Services
The state agency that provides the technique supports when adopting in Minnesota. They provide question and answer booklets, search assistance via a brochure, and general adoption policy.

Minnesota Department of Human Services Adoption Unit
P.O. Box 64944
St. Paul, MN 55164-0944
(651) 431-4711
(651) 431-7491 FAX

AKConnection (Adopted Korean Connection)
The mission of AK Connection is to be a resource for adult Korean adoptees by providing information on the website and e-newsletters and to build a supportive community through educational, cultural and social events. Contact@AKConnection.com

American Indian Advocates
The American Indian Community Advocate assists American Indians residing in the City of Minneapolis. The Advocate helps American Indians access city services and programs.

Dept of Civil Rights
350 S 5th St., Room 239
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-673-3012

Arc Minnesota
Arc Minnesota is a private, non-profit, statewide voluntary organization that is dedicated to ensuring the full participation in their communities of people with developmental disabilities and improving their lives and the lives of their families.

770 Transfer Road, Suite 7A
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-523-0823
mail@arcminnesota.com

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Better Endings New Beginnings
Information for parents and professionals dealing with FASD, adoption and/or foster care. Speaking (high school presentation and workshops), books and newsletter available.

6289 Brunswick Avenue N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
Jodee Kulp, 763-531-9548

Blue Stem - A Center For Child and Family Development, formerly known as Associates 2000 PA
A multi-specialty neurodevelopmental clinic that offers assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder.

206 South Broadway, Suite 601
Rochester, MN 55904
507-282-1009
Margaret Moore, RN, LADC

Bullying Prevention
PACER bullying prevention web site: www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org, helps second through sixth-graders find ways to respond to and to prevent bullying. Includes games, videos with celebrities and real-life kids, cartoons, polls, artwork and much more. Geared for all children, the site includes children with disabilities who can be particularly vulnerable to bullying.

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Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative
Partnership between Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative and Carver County CHS to raise community awareness of FASD and develop effective educational and life-skills strategies for youth identified with FASD.

401 East 4th Street
Chaska, MN 55318
Brenda Urke, 612-368-8807

Carlton County Public Health
Prevention oriented initiative that will facilitate collaboration among local community agencies to raise awareness about FASD among youth, women of child-bearing age, pregnant women and professionals.

30 10th Street N
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-879-4511
Terri Holmquist

Catholic Charities -- Winona
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona is a not-for-profit corporation of the State of Minnesota. The staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities help children, families in crisis, vulnerable adults and seniors, immigrants, refugees, the poor, and the unborn - regardless of race, age, gender, or faith tradition. See the list of locations and programs listed on our website.

Catholic Charities
111 Market Street, Suite 2
Winona MN 55987
507-454-2270

Center for Africans New to America (CANA)
Works to serve and support African immigrants and refugees. Identifies resources to advocate for services. Provides services from birth-adult for assessments/screenings; case management plans; individualized treatment plans; family therapy/child custody supervision; multicultural family therapy; recovery/evaluation; community integration.

11712 Cartier Ave
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-707-9684
952-436-8447
kateonyeneho@yahoo.com

Center for Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder
The Wilder Foundation's Center for Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder works with children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), The Center provides residential treatments settings and works with highly structured foster homes.

919 Lafond Avenue 
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-642-4000

Center for Early Education and Development (CEED)
The Center for Early Education and Development provides training services for all professionals who work with families including, but not limited to, the fields of child care, parent education, early education, special education, nursing, social work, psychology, child protection, and adoption. In addition, we provide training services to parent groups, corporations, and others interested in issues related to young children.

CEED, University of Minnesota
215 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Dr. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-2898
ceed@icimail.education.umn.edu

Center for Grief, Loss and Transition
The Center for Grief provides specialized therapy and education in the areas of complicated grief, trauma, and life transition.  Individual, couple and family therapy is offered to children, teens and adults who have experienced a significant loss due to death or other life experiences. Therapy is provided by licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors and graduate student interns.

1133 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-640-0177
cg@griefloss.org

Center for Neurobehavioral Development
The Center for Neurobehavioral Development is the University of Minnesota's research center that houses over thirty studies about children's cognitive and neurobehavioral functioning.

406 Harvard Street SE
MMC 507
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone 612-624-5626
Fax 612-624-5603
cnbd@umn.edu

Center for the Challenging Child
Tina Feigal can help you deal with children who have ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attachment Disorders, high functioning autism, or those intense children whose behavior is simply not responsive to typical parenting and teaching techniques. Tina teaches the Nurtured Heart Approach, which has proven to be highly effective in bringing out the very best in intense children. To find out more about Nurtured Heart coaching and presentations, or to order the book, video, audio, or CD, Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach by Howard Glasser, call Tina at 651-453-0123. 

899 Parkview Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55117
651-453-0123

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, (CHADD)
CHADD is a non-profit support and information organization working to educate and support families with children who are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. A free email newsletter, national conference, monthly meetings and support are available to members.

Twin Cities chapter 952-922-5761
Rochester chapter 507-280-6937

Child Care Works
Child Care WORKS is Minnesota's statewide voice for Child Care and Early Education.  Through Child Care WORKS, parents, child care providers and communities have a stronger, more effective voice that can impact how policy is shaped.

1628 Elliot Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-349-0543
612-341-4356 Fax

Children's Dental Services (CDS)
Provides dental services for children, birth to 18, regardless of family income. The non-profit community dental clinic has satellite locations throughout the metro area. CDS accepts all forms of medical assistance and Assured Access. Families may qualify for free or reduced-cost care through a sliding fee scale.

636 Broadway Street NE
Minneapolis MN 55413
612-746-1530

Children's Home Society & Family Services
Adoption education and support services.

Children's Defense Fund (CDF)
CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America with particular attention paid to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities.

555 Park St
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-227-6121
cdf-mn@cdf-mn.org

Children's Law Center of Minnesota (CLC)
CLC is comprised of volunteer staff, social workers, and attorneys. Their main objective is to represent foster care children in court. By working closely with the courts, governments agencies, and social service organizations to change policies CLC is making sure "children's voices are heard"

CLC promotes the rights and interests of Minnesota's children, especially children of color and children with disabilities, in the judicial, child welfare, health care and education systems.

450 N. Syndicate Street, Suite 315
St Paul MN 55104-4106
651-644-4438 or 651-646-4404

Children's Mental Health Access Team
A collaboration between Front Door (FD) and Children's Mental Health (CMH).

A team of workers are available to help you discuss service options for your client's CMH needs, from Community Based Services to case management.

Feel free to contact us by phone at 612-348-9097
www.co.hennepin.mn.us

Children's Therapeutic Services and Support Certified Providers
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/children/documents/pub/DHS_id_028347.pdf

Concerned United Birthparents-Minnesota
CUB's focus is on birthparents, the forgotten people of the adoption community. They welcome adoptees, adoptive parents, and professionals to support meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  

St. Louis Park Recreation Center
5005 West 36th St 
St Louis Park, MN
952-930-9058
info@cubirthparents.org

Confidence Learning Center,
often referred to as Camp Confidence, provides year-round services for persons with developmental disabilities, specializing in recreation and outdoor education.

1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Drive
East Gull Lake, MN 56401
Phone: 218-828-2344

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Disability Linkage Line
provided by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, is a free statewide information and referral resource for all disability-related questions.

1-866-333-2466, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
ECFE is available through most school districts to provide multiple resources in raising children. Aside from classes for pre-school through kindergarten-aged children and their parents or caregivers, ECFE offers school readiness programs, early childhood screening, and many other services. Call your local school district for more information or www.ecfe.info

ECFE - Robbinsdale
Supporting adoptive families with children 2-5 years. Fall 2007 class available. No Robbinsdale residency requirement.

Cavanaugh Early Childhood Center
5400 Corvallis Avenue N
Crystal, MN 55429
763-504-4170

Early Childhood Screening (Screen 3)
Screen 3 provides FREE Early Childhood Screening
Provides health and learning assessments for children, aged 3, residing in Minneapolis School District. Also can be done for ages 4 and 5. (Minnesota State Law requires all children to be screened before entering kindergarten.)
Minneapolis Public Schools
612-348-TOTS

Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (FRUA)
A support network for adoptive families with children from the former Soviet Union.

Jennifer Mayotte
763-585-0884
info@fruamn.org

Family and Children's Services (FCS)
Mission statement: Building Strong Families, Vital Communities and Capable Children. FCS is an agency with 125 years of experience working with families and children. FCS staff currently work in more than 60 schools and 850 homes across the metro area, with the lowest sliding fee scale for counseling in the area.

414 S 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-728-2061

Additional offices at East Lake Street, Brooklyn Park and Bloomington.

Family Achievement Center
The Family Achievement Center is dedicated to improving the lives of those who face physical and developmental challenges, providing specialized therapy programs for children and adults.

1687 Woodlane Drive
Suite 201
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-738-9888
info@familyachievement.com 

Family Attachment and Counseling Center of Minnesota
Our mission is to promote the growth and healthy functioning of individuals and families through professional guidance and direction. We offer a full range of mental health services, with a special emphasis on services for children.

18322C Minnetonka Boulevard
Deephaven, MN 55391
952-475-2818

Family Music Center
The Family Music Center offers mixed-age music and movement classes for children (infants to 5-year-olds) along with their parents or care-givers in 10 different Twin Cities metro locations. The Center publishes a Family Music Center Newsletter with articles such as The Mozart Effect for Children.

For more information, call Angela Barberg at 763-521-7172.

Fathers Adoption Registry See Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry

Foster and Adoptive Care Association of Minnesota
FACAM helps families in foster care, adult care, adoption, stepchild care, kinship care, and special needs care. Publishes quarterly newsletter, News and Views of Our Families.

To Join, Contact:
Minnesota Foster Care Assoc.
PO Box 48716
Minneapolis, MN 55448
651-233-3399

Foster Club
Check out the club just for foster kids at www.fosterclub.com
Includes articles about famous foster kids (Daunte Culpepper, Viking quarterback; Charlotte Lopez, Miss Teen USA; Eddie Murphy, comedian).  Offers activities, message boards, Q&A column, advice for youth in foster care.

Fraser Child and Family Center
Fraser offers complete services for children and families with special needs to help children maximize their potential.  Includes early childhood (0-3 years); special education school; nursery school; extended care program to age 6;' and respite care.  Fraser works with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD); children's mental health; neuropsychology and evaluations; speech-language therapy and occupational therapy.

3333 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-9413

Friends of the Children Foundation
Their mission is to support children through grants and ongoing support of the Hennepin County Guardian ad Litem program.  Through an application process, the Foundation provides grants to foster children for services like music lessons, participation on sports teams, special interest camps and tutoring.  Children in the process of being adopted are eligible until finalization occurs.  Tax-deductible gifts may be sent to:

Friends of the Children Foundation
PO Box 583054
Minneapolis, MN 55458-3054
info@friendsofchildren.com

Contact the Guardian ad Litem program for more information at 612-348-6824.

 

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Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Meets the special health needs of people who have physical and functional disabilities, with a primary focus on children's and adolescents. Our mission is to help those we serve realize greater well-being, independence and enjoyment in life.

(651) 291-2848
(800) 719-4040 (toll-free)
TDD (651) 229-3928
To make a referral or schedule an appointment: (651) 290-8707
(800) 719-4040 (toll-free)
St. Paul: 651-291-2848
Minnetonka: 612-813-8000

Grandparents Raising Grandkids by Lutheran Social Service

2414 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
612-879-5351
612-879-5307

Groups meet monthly in the following areas:
Blaine, Lakeville, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Roseville, New Hope and Bloomington.  

Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Their Children:

Fact sheet from AARP lists statewide organizations of support and information:
www.giclocalsupport.org/doc/kinship_care_2006_mn.pdf

Groves Academy
A leader in providing learning disability education and resources to students, families and educators in the Twin Cities Community.

3200 Highway 100 South
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-920-6377
information@grovesacademy.org

Guardian ad Litem Program
Guardian ad Litems are trained advocates for children in care who are appointed by judges to speak on behalf of the best interests of a child in juvenile court cases. 

Hennepin County Program
Fourth Judicial District
626 6th Street South, #878
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-348-6824 Phone
612-348-4154 Fax

Half the Sky Foundation
Half the Sky Foundation (named for the Chinese adage "Women hold up half the sky") was created in 1998 by adoptive families who wished to maintain a tie to China, their daughters' first home, and who are committed to enriching the lives and enhancing the prospects for these forgotten children by providing infant nurture and early childhood education centers inside orphanage walls.

For more information, contact

The University of Minnesota International Adoption Clinic 406 Harvard Street SE
MMC 507
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone 612-624-5626
Fax 612-624-5603
ahcweb@umn.edu

Hennepin County Child Crisis Services Program
Available to provide direct assistance to children and adolescents in Hennepin County experiencing mental health crisis, and to assist their families and others who may be caring for or working with such youth, such as foster parents, shelter staff and school personnel.

Child Crisis Services, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
612-348-2233

For more information about the services offered by the Child Crisis Services Program, (including telephone and in-person consultation, mobile crisis assessment and intervention, and assistance in developing crisis plans) contact:

612-348-2195

Hennepin County Community Health Department
Assessment of Hennepin County area community clinics regarding practices and plans for maternal alcohol screening, development of a manual of "best practices" for screening, assessment, referral and resources for treatment.

525 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Kathy Montgomery, 612-569-2673

Hennepin County Public Health Department
Raising Healthy Kids is an award-winning community newspaper column produced by the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department. Topics include Healthy Schools; Disease Prevention; New Parents; Nutrition; Tobacco Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Youth Development.


HSI (Human Services, Inc)
HSI - New Generations provides high-quality, strength-based mental health services throughout the Twin Cities metro area.  Our licensed professionals and experienced practitioners represent a variety of cultural backgrounds and professional disciplines.  Our mission is to be a center of excellence for mental health, chemical health and elder health services that bring hope, healing and recovery to people's lives.  HSI - New Generations accepts most forms of insurance payments.

Hutchinson Medical Center - Pediatrics
Specializes in health issues for intercountry adoptions, specializing in children who resided in foreign orphanages.  Will review medical information including videotapes and photographs for prospective parents and will provide evaluation of medical treatment for adopted children upon their arrival in the United States.

3 Century Avenue SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-587-2020
320-234-3317 FAX

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Indian Health Board
Inner-city clinic serving primarily Native American patients.

1315 E 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612 - 728-3001
612-721-2904 Fax
info@ihb-mpls.org

International Adoption Clinic-University of Minnesota
The International Adoption Clinic counsels prospective adoptive parents, screens adopted children after arrival, and provides ongoing follow-up and referral.

516 Delaware St SE, Suite #4-100
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-1164

International Adoption Project-University of Minnesota
The International Adoption Project is a joint research endeavor of the National Institute of Health, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development, Department of Pediatrics, School of Public Health, Department of Family Social Science, and the International Adoption Clinic. Research focuses on the challenges, successes and unmet needs of internationally adopted children.

University of Minnesota
51 E. River Rd
Minneapolis MN 55455
gunnar@tc.umn.edu

International Adoption Medicine Program and Clinic
Counsels international adopters (after viewing videos of children being considered) screens adopted children after arrival, provides follow-up and referral to specialists. 

Dr. Dana Johnson
717 Delaware St SE; 3rd Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-624-1164  612-626-2920
iac@umn.edu

International Institute of Minnesota
Maintains the Minnesota Ethnic Resources Directory (MERD), a compilation of nearly 800 non-profit organizations engaged in ethnic/nationality services and activities represents cultural, social/human service, educational, artistic, religious, community and government programs in our state.  For questions regarding citizenship of adopted children or children to be adopted, contact:

1694 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-647-0191 Phone
651-647-9268 Fax

Korean Adoptees Ministries
This religious-based organization offers pastoral care and counseling that is sensitive to the needs of Korean adopted persons.  The church bridges the Korean adoptive community with the Christian church and the greater Korean American community.

5840 Humboldt Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
651-645-5269 or 877-KAM-9294
kamministry@kam3000.org

Korean Institute of Minnesota
Based in Brooklyn Center, KIM school has Monday and Saturday classes on Korean culture and language.  651-647-5466

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LawHelpMN.org
LawHelpMN.org provides answers to legal questions, contact information for legal aid offices, links to courthouses and local community organizations.

LDA of Minnesota
LDA of Minnesota is a nonprofit agency serving children and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, and other learning difficulties. LDA provides ADHD workshops and support groups, assessments, tutoring, and referrals.

5354 Parkdale Drive, Suite 200
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-922-8374
info@ldaminnesota.org

Managed Care (PMAP) County Advocates
From the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services site.   Health coverage for adoptive and foster families by county.  

MN Adopt
MN Adopt is a non-profit organization committed to permanence for children. They provide training to prospective families, heighten visibility of children in foster care and provide continuing education and support those that are influenced by adoption.

430 Oak Grove Street, Suite 404
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-861-7115
info@mnadopt.org

Mental Health Association of Minnesota (list of Support Groups sponsored by MHAM)
The mission of the Mental Health Association of Minnesota is to enhance mental health, promote individual empowerment, and increase access to treatment and services for persons with mental illnesses.

2021 East Hennepin Avenue, Suite 412
Minneapolis, MN 55413-2726
612-331-6840
800-862-1799
info@mentalhealthmn.org
www.mentalhealthmn.org
 

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
MACMH serves children who have emotional/behavioral disorders and their families across the state. MACMH seeks funding to ensure that their developed programs and activities continue to serve families who have children with emotional/behavioral disorders.  MACMH can connect you with over 50 parent-support groups, Community Resource Persons and Parent Liaisons across the state.

165 Western Avenue, Suite 2
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-644-7333
800-528-4511
dsaxhaug@macmh.org

Minnesota Fathers & Families Network is a statewide network of men and women who are building the profession of fatherhood practitioners and other family support service providers, increasing public awareness of fatherhood involvement, and strengthening Minnesota's families through the increased involvement of fathers in the lives of children.  They publish a quarterly newsletter, Network Notes.

InfoSheet: ECFE An introduction to considerations for starting a father-friendly Early Childhood Family Education class.

InfoSheet: Staffing a Fatherhood Class A brief review of considerations for finding and/or training teachers for a father-friendly parent education class.

161 Saint Anthony Avenue, Suite 845
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Paul Masiarchin: pmasiarchin@mnfathers.org
Phone: 651-222-7432
Fax: 651-222-7532

Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry
The Fathers' Adoption Registry is a record of putative fathers who voluntarily register any time before their child's birth or within 30 days of the birth. It applies to children born on January 1, 1998 or later, but not before then. If adoption proceedings begin for the child, and if the father has placed his name on the registry, the court can find the father so he can participate in the adoption proceedings.

Any birthfather who believes that he may be the father of a child, and who wishes to receive notice of the child's adoption, must register with the Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry.

If a man wishes to veto an adoption plan or otherwise assert parental rights to a child, he must:

• File a paternity action within 30 days after his child's birth or

• If he is registered, after getting a father's adoption registry notice, he must begin a paternity action within 30 days

• If a man does not register within 30 days of the child's birth and still wishes to register, he must prove that it was impossible for him to register and that the impossibility was not his fault

Information included in the registry or claim:

• Name, address, social security number, date of birth of putative father and birth mother

• If applicable, certified copy of court order adjudicating putative father to be the father

• Child's name, gender, place of birth or anticipated date of birth

• Registration date

• Other information deemed necessary

To register with the Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry, a father must fill out a written registration form, sign it and return it to the Registry (in person or by mail). There is no registration fee. Registration forms and instructions are available at this site or by contacting:

Fathers' Adoption Registry
Minnesota Department of Health
Office of the State Registrar/MFAR
85 E 7th Place
PO Box 64882
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5991 or 888-345-1726 toll free
651-201-5740 Fax
www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/registry/top.htm

Minnesota Deafblind Technical Assistance Project
The Minnesota Deafblind Project, in collaboration with other state and non-profit agencies, will provide support, training and technical assistance to families and teams who work with infants, toddlers, and youth with deafblindness throughout the state. This will result in improved outcomes for children and youth with deafblindness and their families to live fulfilling lives. Major Activities: 1. Provide technical assistance to school teams, including parents and administrators. 2. Support families by providing training and information that enhance the role of parents as informed partners and active participants in the education of their children. 3. Enhance state and local capacity and facilitate the achievement of systemic change to improve services and results for children who are Deafblind. 4. Coordinate and collaborate with federal, state and local partners. 5. Maintain needs assessment, dissemination, child change and evaluation data.

1885 University Avenue, Suite 395
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
Toll-Free: 1-866-90-MOFAS (66327)
Phone: 651-917-2370
Fax: 651-917-2405
 

Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN)
Outreach clinics are a traditional component of the MCSHN (pronounced "mission") program. These clinics provide quality medical and rehabilitation assessments for children with suspected or diagnosed special health needs. The clinics serve to complement area health care and are located in communities where these services are not available. MCSHN clinics are staffed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists with pediatric expertise.

651-201-3650
1-800-728-5420
 

Minnesota Department of Human Services-Deaf and Hard of Hearing Regional Offices
The Minnesota Department of Human Services statewide Deaf and Hard of Hearing regional offices provide information and referral, direct client assistance, and consultation and training to service providers. Each office has demonstration kits of adaptive equipment such as TTY's with large visual displays, assistive listening devices and vibrating wake-up alarms. The Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program, housed in each regional office, offers long-term loans of assistive telephone equipment including TTY's with large visual display, amplified phones with large number pads, and brailling TTY's to those that qualify. Regional offices are located in St. Paul, Bemidji, Virginia, St. Peter, St. Cloud, Fergus Falls, Rochester, and Duluth.

444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul MN 55155-3814
Fax: (651) 297-1316
TTY: (651) 297-1313
Contact: Marie Koehler
Email: dhhs.metro@state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 297-3640

Minnesota Legal Services Coalition
Protection and advocacy agency for persons with developmental disabilities.

Minnesota Legal Services Coalition
Midtown Commons - Suite #101B
2324 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-228-9105
statesuppport@mnlegalservices.org

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities offers FREE e-education to help increase independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
Provides information and support for Native American women, including chemical dependency programs, library, training, and employment opportunities.

2300 15th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-728-2000

Minnesota Life College
Located in Richfield, offering a 2-4 year post-secondary, life skills training program for young adults with learning disabilities.

7501 Logan Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
612-869-4008

Minnesota March of Dimes
Has information on family support groups as well as material on FASD.

5233 Edina Industrial Boulevard
Edina, MN 55439
612-835-3033
resourcecenter@modimes.org

Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS)
Statewide collaborative organization whose mission is to foster problem solving with state and community agencies working on issues related to FASD. MOFAS develops a coordinated approach to prevention and intervention activities with FASD and associated secondary disabilities. Website features: Minnesota organization information, events, opportunities; directory of regional service providers; national USA directory of FASD support groups, treatment and diagnosis. Guidelines of care for persons with FASD.

Iris Park Place
1885 University Avenue West
Suite 395 St. Paul, MN 55104
651-917-2370
651-917-2405 Fax
Joyce Hall, Executive Director

Minnesota State-Wide FASD Assessment Clinic Network Pediatric Psychology
Pi-Nian Chang, Ph.D.
University Gateway Center

University Gateway
200 Oak Street SE, Suite 160
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-626-3087

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities offers FREE e-education to help increase independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion for children with developmental disabilities and their families including:

"Partners in Education," a six-hour, self-directed e-learning course to help parents with children with developmental disabilities better understand and maximize the benefits of special education services. www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/education

"Making Your Case," a three-hour, self-directed course on how to communicate with public officials by effectively telling your personal story, writing a letter, providing testimony, and communicating in positive ways. www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/makingyourcase

"Partners in Employment," a six-hour, self-directed course created to give users the practical skills needed to find real, competitive employment in their own community. www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/employment

MN Guatemalan Rainbows
This Yahoo group is for Minnesota GLBT families parenting children who were adopted from Guatemala. Families from surrounding states may also join. Join to stay in contact with families similar to each other, to discuss all matters related to raising adopted children from Guatemala, and to plan family get-togethers and discussions.

Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association
not-for-profit organization, advocates for, supports, and provides information and resources to people raising their grandchildren or children of other kin and friends.

161 St Anthony Avenue, Suite 940
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-917-4640
Sharon Durken, State Director

Minnesota Life College
Located in Richfield, offering a 2-4 year post-secondary, life skills training program for young adults with learning disabilities.

7501 Logan Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
612-869-4008
info@minnesotalifecollege.org

Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFASD)
MOFASD offers Project SOS, an education and outreach program designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with FASD and their families.  A parent-driven, child-centered program, Project SOS works to strengthen relationships between families and schools by building partnerships, providing resources and improving the education system for children with FASD.

1821 University Avenue N-185
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-917-2370
651-917-2405 Fax
http://www.mofas.org/

The Minnesota Prevention Resource Center (MPRC)
A project of the Minnesota Institute of Public Health (MIPH) promotes the public health and prevents the problems caused by substance abuse. This includes tobacco and drug use, underage alcohol use and the misuse of alcohol by adults.

Free audio CD, "Listen, Talk, Learn" for parents facilitates communications with teens concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Five versions are included with culturally specific stories, music and language. (Spanish, Hmong, Native American, African American and European American) Call Minnesota Prevention Resource Center: 763-427-5310 or 1-800-782-1878 and ask for the Clearing House. Indicate which version you prefer. A $3.00 shipping and handling charge is required

Minnesota Recovery Schools
Minnesota Recovery Schools offer students an alternative to public schools where their risk of relapse increases after completing a drug/alcoholic treatment program. As a leading state for prevention and treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction, Minnesota offers the highest number of recovery schools in the nation.  Augsburg College's StepUp Program provides a sober college environment.

Minnesota Volunteer Search and Reunion Group
Helping adoptees and birthfamilies re-connect.

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Native American Community Clinic
The Native American Community Clinic focuses on serving the primary care health needs of people in the metro area Native American community. Located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, this MHP network clinic offers a full range of family practice and pediatric services. It also provides education and wellness services. The clinic is staffed by four highly regarded medical professionals who have more than 65 years of experience providing health care to Native Americans.  Services include: General Health Care, Women's Health Care, Pediatric Care Services, Teen Care Services, Adult Care Services, Elder Care Services

Clinic
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-8086

Counseling Services
1113 East Franklin Ave, Suite 104
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-238-0747

NOFAS (National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
Listing of Minnesota resources and family support groups

North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
A resource for adoption throughout North America, NACAC shares information about special needs adoption, adoption subsidies, adoption support and preservation, adoptive and foster parent recruitment, child welfare system reform, concurrent planning, parent group development, and transracial/transcultural parenting. NACAC also supports adoptive families, holds an annual conference, and promotes adoption awareness.

970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-644-3036
info@nacac.org

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PACER Center
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.

8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-838-9000
pacer@pacer.org

Parents of Latin American Children (PLAC)
For over 20 years, PLAC has supported families who have adopted children from Latin America by building community and sponsoring a week-long children's day culture camp (La Semana) that hosts youth from US and Canada.  PLAC also hosts holiday events, a newsletter, a website, a list serve and service projects.  Contact Judy Long, 763-724-1083.

PFLAG St. Paul / Minneapolis
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

106 E Diamond Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-825-1660
admin@pflagtc.org

Parent Support Group for families receiving services under the Mental Retardation and Related Conditions (MR/RC) Medicaid Waiver 
by way of the Consumer-Directed Community Support (CDCS) service option.

Join the list-serve for parents, caretakers, advocates and self-advocates at mnwaivergroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

This list provides members with information about the waiver and its various support options, support, and opportunities to organize for change.

Partners in Policymaking
A leadership training program designed for adults with disabilities and for parents of young children with disabilities. The program teaches leadership skills, and the process of developing positive partnerships with elected officials and other individuals who make the policy decisions about services that you and your family use.

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Rainbow Families
Provides adoption information and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and prospective parents.

1821 University Ave
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-644-4848
connect@rainbowfamilies.org

Ramsey County Public Health - "Maternal Child Project Aftercare"
Provides long-term follow up for 6 to 18 months to completers of Maternal Child Project by Public Health Nurses.  Ongoing assessment; information and referral; teaching individuals; health screening and monitoring of compliance about medical appointments.

50 West Kellogg
St. Paul, MN 55102
Joanne Pedersen, 651-266-2436

REACH
REACH, A Center for Recreation Education Advocacy Counseling Health, specializes in helping those with developmental disabilities and their families.  Provides programs for children/youth, transition services for young adults and a  newsletter.  Formerly West Hennepin Community Services, Inc.

1001 Hwy 7, #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
952-988-4177

Resource Training & Solutions
An organization that offers practical parenting training to parents..

4150 2nd Street South, Suite 550
St. Cloud, MN 56302
320-255-3236

REM Inc.
Provides residential services, in-home supports, independent, and respite and crisis services. Also provides case management, advocacy, behavioral consultation and training. 952.922.6776 or email: remmn@thementornetwork.com

RESOLVE of the Twin Cities
RESOLVE is a national organization of support, information and advocacy for people struggling to build a family and for professionals working with infertile people.  RESOLVE's mission is to provide timely, compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through advocacy and public education.  This membership-based organization offers monthly meetings, annual conferences, factsheets, newsletters, support groups and more.

1161 E. Wayzata Blvd, #47
Wayzata, MN 55391
888-959-0333

East Metro/Stillwater Contact: Lisa-651-253-2746
Twin Cities Amy-763-355-9332 or amyanderson75@gmail.com

Resource Centers for Fathers & Families
Programs are designed to create and enhance the role of father in full parenthood and full partnership in parenting their children.  Parenting Classes; Support Groups for Fathers; Anger Management Courses; Step Parenting Course for Couples

Blaine
Human Services Building
1201 89th Ave NE, @224
Blaine, MN 55434
763-783-4938

Minneapolis
430 Oak Grove St., Suite 135
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-874-1509

St. Paul
Ronald Hubb Center
1030 University Ave W
W. St. Paul, MN 55104
763-783-4938

 

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Senior LinkAge Line®
For grandparents and other kinship caregivers
Call for community resources

800-333-2433 Free Helpline

Pediatrics -- Dakota Clinic
1720 Highway 59 South
Thief River Falls, MN
218.681.4747
1.800.550.4109

Success In Motion: Occupational Therapy for Kids
Movement therapy to help the "out-of-sync child" move successfully through a complex world.

Naomi Siegal, OTR/L, CMT
Ivy Building for the Arts
2637 27th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-250-5097
Naomi@Success-In-Motion-Therapy.com

Therapy for Me!, Inc.
This outpatient sensory-based pediatric clinic specializes in treating Autism Spectrum Disorders, Expressive, Receptive, or Pragmatic/Social Language Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Deficits, Feeding and Oral Motor Difficulties, Articulation Delays/Disorders and other congenital disorders and physical disabilities through individual treatment plans, home programs, and school consultations.

Therapy for Me!, Inc.
Bryant Lake Business Center
7570 Market Place Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
PH: 952-944-0240
FX: 9520944-0241
info@therapyforme.net

Tubman Family Alliance & Chrysalis. A Center for Women Spirit Services
A resource center that strives to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by alcohol and drug-related birth defects. Provides family support, research and training, crime prevention, advocacy, education and intervention.

3111 First Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-3333

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United Cambodian Association of Minnesota
Outreach and FASD education for Cambodian adult and teen parents and elders.  Education to health care professionals regarding Cambodian culture and health practices, and one-to-one intervention for pregnant teens and adult Cambodians using alcohol or at risk for use during pregnancy.

529 Jackson Street
Suite 221
St. Paul, MN 55101
Sarah Smith, 651-222-3299

University of Minnesota's Children, Youth, and Family Consortium
This site offers electronic clearinghouse, discussion groups, and policy information concerning Children, Youth and Family.

University Gateway 270 A
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-625-7849
cyfc@cyfc.umn.edu

University of Minnesota Extension Service
As a major educational outlet for the University of Minnesota, this web site provides statewide community resources for families including regional extension offices, workshops and e-learning, a media library and more.

Unmarried Fathers' Guide to Paternity, Custody and Parenting Time in Minnesota
This 30-page guide booklet is designed to help fathers get background information about family law. (PDF Format 1 MB)

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West Metro Learning Connections, Inc.
A center for social communication and interaction skill development and support.   Serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.

355 Second Street
Excelsior, MN   55331
952-474-0227

Wilder Foundation
Wilder Foundation operates more than 100 programs that serve more than 50,000 people and more than 500 organizations each year.  Services include residential treatment for children with severe mental health, emotional and/or behavioral issues; group therapy programs for youth exhibiting violent behaviors and a juvenile day reporting program to help youth involved with the juvenile court system develop success-oriented behaviors.

451 Lexington Prkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-280-2000
webmaster@wilder.org        

Government Links

Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Department of Justice ADA

Hennepin County Disability Services

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA Partners

Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

Minnesota Children with Special Needs

Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

Minnesota Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Minnesota State Council on Disability

Minnesota State Legislature

Social Security

Supervised Living Services by County

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs