Foster parents sought for Minnesota youth in need of out-of-home care

Blue ribbons signify children in foster care. May is National Foster Care Month.

May 11, 2023 at 2:44 PM

ST. PAUL 鈥� Last year, more than 11,000 children and youth experienced out-of-home care, prompting two organizations to put out a call for more

Children鈥檚 Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota hope more people will see fostering as a way to make a difference in children's lives by signing up to Both organizations provide training, as well as 24/7 support to promote high-quality care, according to a press release from Lutheran Social Services.

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The most important qualities for foster parents to have is a willingness to listen, provide support, help children create health relationships, as well as flexibility, patience and a sense of humor, according to the release.

Families and individuals who can provide different household structures and have diverse backgrounds are needed to support and affirm youth who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, as well as children and youth of color. Foster parents are also needed to provide short-term respite care and to foster sibling groups, school-aged children and older youth.

To learn more about becoming a foster parent, visit

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Foster parents sought for Minnesota youth in need of out-of-home care

Those interested can sign up with Children's Home Society, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.