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Kinship Navigator

709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104

Eligibility

Provides emotional support, information, and guidance to kinship caregivers of children aged 0-18 years. Support groups are also open to kinship caregivers of adults with mental health conditions and other disabilities. Provides support statewide.
https://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Application process

Register online or contact (612) 879-5379 or [email protected] for: * Parenting Across Generations virtual support group * Kinship Support and Education Group in-person support Contact (651) 917-4640, Toll-Free at (877) 917-4640 or email [email protected] to talk to someone on the Kinship Warmline.

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Kanabec County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Lincoln County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Otter Tail County, MN
St. Louis County, MN
Aitkin County, MN
Cass County, MN
Jackson County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Morrison County, MN
Nobles County, MN
Norman County, MN
Polk County, MN
Scott County, MN
Traverse County, MN
Watonwan County, MN
Big Stone County, MN
Carver County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Cook County, MN
Crow Wing County, MN
Mille Lacs County, MN
Pope County, MN
Renville County, MN
Rock County, MN
Roseau County, MN
Stearns County, MN
Anoka County, MN
Chisago County, MN
Clay County, MN
Grant County, MN
Kandiyohi County, MN
Marshall County, MN
Pine County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wright County, MN
Becker County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Mahnomen County, MN
Mower County, MN
Pennington County, MN
Rice County, MN
Todd County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Washington County, MN
Wilkin County, MN
Winona County, MN
Brown County, MN
Clearwater County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Freeborn County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Kittson County, MN
Lake of the Woods County, MN
Martin County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN
Beltrami County, MN
Blue Earth County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
McLeod County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Sherburne County, MN
Stevens County, MN
Swift County, MN
Wadena County, MN
Benton County, MN
Douglas County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Hubbard County, MN
Lake County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Meeker County, MN
Murray County, MN
Red Lake County, MN
Sibley County, MN
Waseca County, MN

Other Information

Specialization

Caregivers

Description

The Kinship Navigator Program assists families caring for children who are not their own, like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close family friends, to help these individuals and families succeed. Navigators help families connect to local supports and services, including: * Getting assistance with everyday needs like housing, child care, food, health and transportation * Maintaining financial stability * Discovering emotional and community support networks MORE INFORMATION Offers support for kinship caregivers including: * Statewide Kinship Warmline for kinship caregivers at [email protected] or (877) 917-4640 (phone interpretation services available) * Caregiver resources for financial, social security, medical assistance, legal and other options * Monthly live webinars and other online learning opportunities on kinship resources, custody, foster care and more * A monthly Kinship Care Newsletter Also offers virtual and in-person support groups: * Parenting Across Generations virtual support group, 9:30am -10:45am, 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month * Kinship Support and Education Group in-person support group, 10:00am -11:45am, 1st Saturday of each month in Robbinsdale at Peace Lutheran church

Last Update

03/09/2026

Providing organization

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services