Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services - Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University)
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.
(651) 917-4640
Voice
(651) 642-5990
Voice
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
Site Service Area
Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.
Other Information
Specialization
- Caregivers
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
- 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
- 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
05/18/2026
Providing organization
Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services