There are 16 Minnesota-based agencies that are funded by MN DHS to provide Permanency Support Services to kinship, foster, and adoptive families and the professionals who serve these communities throughout the state.
Permanency Support Services (PSS) vary by agency and range from services that are available to families who are just getting started to those who have already finalized adoptions or Transfers of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody (TPLPC) and are in need of resources and supports. A number of services are available to professionals who serve children, youth, and families within these communities as well.
Click on each option in the menu below to learn more about the agencies providing these services.
| PERMANENCY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES | AGENCIES |
| Services for Adults Who Have Experienced Foster Care or Adoption | |
| Assessments (Clinical, Trauma, FASD) | |
| BIPOC-Specific Support | |
| Consultation Services for Parents and Caregivers | |
| Family Events | |
| Kinship Services | |
| Post-Adoption Support | |
| Respite Care Resources | |
| Support Groups for Parents, Caregivers, and Families | |
| Therapeutic Supports | |
| Training for Kinship, Foster, and Adoption Communities | |
| Youth Support Services |
| PERMANENCY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONALS | AGENCIES |
| Assessments | |
| Consultation Services for Professionals | |
| Permanency Task Force Coordination | |
| Recruitment Services | |
| Training for Professionals |