Connection and Support at Families Rising

Building connections among members of the adoption and foster care community is one of the best ways to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families.

Services for Minnesota Families

Families Rising MN, funded by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, offers parent support groups, training sessions, and dedicated staff for families in Minnesota.

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Find a Parent Group in Your Area

Explore a database of adoption-related support groups in the US and Canada.

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Find Local Adoption Support

Find local adoption support organizations in your state or province. 

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Join Families Rising

Get access to valuable resources as an adoption professional, adoptive or foster parent, or child advocate. Join us!

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Resource library

Find resources, advocacy tools, and support materials for your family or organization.

Custom training

We partner with diverse organizations to bring you customized training led by adoption and foster care experts for parents, professionals, and group leaders.

Families Rising News

Stay informed with the latest news and insights on foster care and adoption issues in the US and Canada. Explore our news posts and don’t forget to subscribe to our e-newsletter for direct updates.

Annual Conference

Don’t miss our Families Rising Adoption and Foster Care Conference, tailored for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents, child welfare professionals, and those with lived experience in adoption and foster care. Join expert-led workshops to address diverse needs in this vital community.

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