Minnesota

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Ombudsman (Complaints)

Minnesota Ombudsperson

Our office was created to serve foster youth. Foster youth calls are our first priority. Anyone who is concerned about the care, placement, services...

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(651) 946-2940

https://mn.gov/oofy/

Education: College / Higher Ed

Foster Alumni Can Attend College Full Coverage in 2022 - Minnesota

Foster Advocates, a young Minnesota nonprofit, recently drafted and helped pass a ground-breaking bill through the Minnesota legislature. This bill...

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https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/adolescent-se…

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Minnesota: How to file a complaint

Minnesota does not have an Ombudsman at this time. Here are the ways to complain in Minnesota: #1 In Minnesota the best way to make a complaint is by...

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Independent Living Program

Independent Living Program (ILP) - Minnesota

There is a National fund of money, through the John H. Chafee program, that provides money to each State and Tribe to ensure current/former foster...

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(651) 431-4686

https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/adolescent-se…

Health care

Minnesota Medicaid

Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...

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(855) 366-7873

https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/health-care-programs/prog…

If you don't find what you're looking for, or if there's info that should be listed here, contact us.

If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

Health Care for Former Foster Youth

Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.

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