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Youth Well-Being and Experiences in Foster Care Landing Page

Youth Well-Being and Experiences in Foster Care

Thank you for participating in the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families foster survey pilot. If you have any questions about the survey or the process, or want see a copy of the survey, please contact Melissa Adolfson at [email protected] or 651-280-2763.

Project materials

Case Manager Guide

This guide is for case managers helping to conduct the 2026 well-being and experiences in foster care youth survey. The guide includes survey details, instructions for completing the survey, incentive information, and more resources.

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Case Manager Training

Slides from the case manager training held on January 29, 2026 (watch the recording above or here).

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Caregiver Flyer

Share this flyer to inform caregivers about the survey.

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Youth Resources

This document provides quick access to foster youth survey resources and contact information.

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FAQs

See answers to the questions asked at the Case Manager training.

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