Foster Youth Transitions

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Family Support and Placement Services, Foster Youth Transition Unit assists youth ages 14 to 26 who have experienced child welfare involvement. These programs and services are designed to help youth succeed as adults living on their own.

How to contact us

dcyf.csp.foster.youth.transitions@state.mn.us

Programs and services

Programs and services for current or former foster youth are available on the DHS adolescent services website. See the DCYF Foster Youth Transitions website for additional information.

Practice Guides

Extended foster care Practice Guide for Youth Ages 18 to 21 (DHS-7591A)
Helping Youth Transition from Out-of-Home Care to Adulthood Best Practice Guide (DHS-6530)
Best Practice for Responding to Youth Who Run Away from Foster Care (DHS-8015)
Expectant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care Practice Guide (DHS-8119B)
Practice Guide for Caseworkers, Foster Parents and Faculty Staff: Working with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Two-Spirit Youth in the Child Welfare System (DHS-6500)

Resources

Medical Assistance for Youth Formerly in Foster Care
Medical Assistance Benefits for Former Foster Youth (DHS-7678)
Housing Resources for Youth (DHS-6530B)
Minnesota Proof of Foster Care Placement (DHS-8241)
Children and youth missing from foster care: 2024 legislative changes bulletin