To help members of our community navigate these unprecedented times, Children’s Home has compiled a list of resources to help adoptees, caregivers and all members of our community access information, support and safety during times of uncertainty.
Certificate of Citizenship Information for Adoptees
CH/LSS’s blog addressing the importance of, and process for, obtaining proof of citizenship. Includes additional resources for citizenship support including, Alliance for Adoptee Citizenship, Adoptees for Justice & Adoptees United Citizenship Clinic.
Foster & Bloom | Family Formation Law Group
Family immigration attorneys. “We provide trusted legal support for every step of the family-based immigration and citizenship process.” This includes individualized guidance on visa and passport applications, USCIS appeals, responses and denials.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
A non-profit organization providing free immigration legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Intercountry Adoptee Rights and Safety Guide: What to Know in 2026
The Ties program put together a resource guide for adoptees that is thorough and routinely updated. “First and foremost: you are not alone. Whatever you’re feeling – anxiety, anger, numbness, confusion – is valid.”
Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA)
Law Help of Minnesota’s fact sheet talks about the Delegation of Parental Authority or DOPAs, how and when to do one, and how long they last.
Unidos MN: Family Preparedness Planning
No one wants to think about being separated from their loved ones, but having a family preparedness plan is one of the most important things you can do. This guide can help plan, no matter your immigration status.
CH/LSS Support Groups
Groups for Adult Adoptees, Birth Parents, and Parents of Adult Adoptees, as well as groups for families currently in process of fostering or adopting can be a great setting to discuss and share about the impacts of community events.
Foster Adopt Minnesota Therapist Search
How do you know that a therapist will understand you or your child, youth, or family? Foster Adopt Minnesota’s HELP Program screens therapists across the state who show competence with individuals and families touched by adoption, foster care, and kinship care. Our HELP Therapist Network search tool can reduce some of the guesswork in choosing the right provider.
Minnesota Adult Crisis Services
Listing for all Minnesota county and tribal services.
988 Lifeline
Available 24/7/365, free and confidential. Whehter you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are available.
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County’s (CAP-HC’s) Rental Assistance program can help pay your past-due rent or security deposit. This assistance can ensure you and your family have stable housing, even during a financial crisis.
Foothold Twin Cities
Providing emergency financial aid to referred local families in crisis with a one-time bill payment.
LSS Housing Assistance & Eviction Protection
Providing direct assistance when funding is available, connecting individuals and families to other organizations that can provide direct assistance and by being a resource to connect households to other support they need.
Supporting Children After a Parent’s Deportation or Detention
From the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health in partnership with the University of Minnesota this document describes ways to support healthy development and resilience for children in this difficult situation. It is intended for children’s primary caregiers, along with other supportive adults, like teachers and neighbors.
What Happened To My World? From Bright Horizons
This guide will help you support children through turbulent times. Whether you’re a caregiver, first responder, teacher, or other professional, you will gain new insights and concrete strategies to help children feel safe when catastrophe impacts their world.
What to Say to Kids When the News Is Scary
NPR story updated in 2025 “These events can be incomprehensible for adults — so how do we talk about them with kids?”
When Children are Afraid of a Parent’s Deportation
Pamphlet created by infant and child behavioral health professionals associated with the University of Minnesota (Hopewell Hodges, MA, PhD Candidate; Jasmine Banegas, MSW, LICSW, PhD Candidate; Colleen Doyle, PhD, LP; Katie Lingras, PhD, LP; & Saida Abdi, PhD, LICSW).
