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Foster Care & Adoption Services

Safe, stable placements from day one

North Homes provides licensed, therapeutic homes that support better outcomes for youth.

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Why Counties Across Minnesota Trust North Homes

Real-Time Support. Long-Term Stability.

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Continuum of Care

From assessment through adoption, our services evolve with each family’s needs—minimizing disruption and maximizing outcomes across the lifespan of care.

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24/7 on-call support for families
We know challenges can arise at any time—that’s why our staff are always just a call away, ready to offer guidance, resources, and support.

 

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Pathways to Permanency

North Homes provides robust case management and licensing for those looking to adopt – helping children find lasting homes and ensuring a smooth, and supportive experience for families.

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Quick, Coordinated Referrals

Here’s How to Begin

  1. Fill Out Our Secure Referral Form
    Use our online form to submit details securely and efficiently.
  2. We’ll Reach Out Quickly
    A North Homes team member will follow up to discuss needs and next steps.
  3. We Support You Through the Process
    We’ll coordinate all logistics and remain available for updates, planning, and ongoing communication.
Contact Us to Get Started
Urgent Need?

Email us at info@northhomes.org or call one of our locations in the area nearest you.

Bemidji

(218) 751-0282

Grand Rapids

(218) 999-9908

Duluth

(218) 733-3000

 

Trusted Placement Options for Children and Families

Foster Care Services

We provide licensed foster homes for children who cannot remain with their biological families—offering stability, safety, and emotional support. Our foster families are trained, supported, and backed by 24/7 access to our experienced staff.

  • Assigned licensor to each foster home
  • Help throughout the licensing process
  • Support for kinship and relative placements
  • Ongoing training and in-person/virtual support groups

 

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Adoption Services

For children we can’t return home, we facilitate permanent placements with care.  We guide families through every step of the adoption journey – offering thorough preparation, ongoing support, and coordination that helps the process.

  • Public Private Permanency Collaboration (PPPC) funding—services at virtually no cost
  • Focus on MN Waiting Children (ages 12+ and sibling groups)
  • Post-adoption support and peer mentoring
  • Separate staff for licensing and case management ensures focused support at every step

 

Child-Specific Recruitment (CSR)

Some children need a uniquely matched family. Our team uses targeted recruitment strategies to find adoptive homes for youth with specific needs—working closely with community partners and specialized agencies to expand placement options.

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What Providers Are Saying

“Christina is AWESOME! Always returns calls/texts/emails and has been very supportive.”

“Molly is awesome… always answers our questions quickly.”

“Stephanie was very helpful and informative, really did great getting us on our feet with foster care.”

Mission-Driven. Community-Focused.

A Trusted Partner for Counties Across Minnesota

North Homes Children and Family Services is a nonprofit provider rooted in northern Minnesota, delivering trauma-informed care to youth and families for over 25 years. Our team is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and known for our culturally responsive, locally staffed services.

We serve families and counties across the state—with a strong presence in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Duluth, and beyond. Whether you’re coordinating foster care or looking to adopt, we work alongside you with urgency, compassion, and professionalism.

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Let’s Get the Right Support in Place

Whether you’re facing an urgent placement need or planning for long-term care, our team is ready to help. Refer a child, connect with our staff, or start the process to become a provider today.

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