Ampersand Families is a brand dedicated to creating permanency one youth at a time. They recognize the challenges faced by hundreds of Minnesota teens awaiting adoption due to trauma, abuse, and neglect. Without the support of a loving family, these teens are at a high risk of experiencing homelessness, unemployment, and crime.

Ampersand Families is part of the solution, working tirelessly to restore these youth to permanent families as quickly and safely as possible. They provide post-adoption support services to ensure lasting support for their families. With a successful track record of helping over 200 older youth find permanent families since 2008, Ampersand Families invites you to be part of the solution too.

Whether you consider adoption or supporting these resilient young people in other ways, your contribution can make a significant difference in their lives. Ampersand Families is committed to addressing systemic barriers and practices, building programs, and initiating change to reduce the number of children and teens needing their services. Join them in creating change and fulfilling the promise of permanency for teens in foster care