Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Indian Child Welfare Programs

Provides services that improve the safety, well being and permanency of American Indian youth

Description

Works with counties and tribes to improve the safety, well-being and permanency of American Indian children, in keeping with the Indian Child Welfare act and state guidelines and regulations. Provides customary adoption services for children under tribal guardianship and for the families who hope to adopt them.

Application Instructions

For more information contact Yvonne Barrett, Indian Child Welfare Unit Manager at 651-431-5638 or email at Yvonne.Barrett@state.mn.us