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Ampersand Families provides permanency and adoption services to older youth and families who face barriers to equity in child welfare, and champions systemic changes that advance belonging, dignity and hope.

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH Y'ALL! We hope all folks celebrate by being their authentic selves & by being a strong ally!!
06/01/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH Y'ALL! We hope all folks celebrate by being their authentic selves & by being a strong ally!!

πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³ TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! πŸ₯³ πŸŽ‰ The Empowered Gala is starting soon at Cinema Grill in New Hope!Come on down to...🍿 Grab a ...
05/30/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³ TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! πŸ₯³ πŸŽ‰

The Empowered Gala is starting soon at Cinema Grill in New Hope!

Come on down to...
🍿 Grab a bag of popcorn while bidding on great Silent Auction Items
πŸ“½οΈ Catch the VIP Showing of our feature on Empowered by Meg Ryan
🎬️ Close the night with a great program and Ampersand Highlights!

Or bid on items from the comfort of your couch! Silent Auction:
https://ampersandfamilies.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/bridge-to-belonging-gala-silent-auction

🎟️ πŸŽ‰ Grab Your Tickets! πŸŽ‰ 🎟️ Tomorrow is the Empowered by Meg Ryan VIP Premier!We're looking forward to celebrating this...
05/29/2026

🎟️ πŸŽ‰ Grab Your Tickets! πŸŽ‰ 🎟️

Tomorrow is the Empowered by Meg Ryan VIP Premier!

We're looking forward to celebrating this great evening, filled with games, food, fun, and maybe a little papparazzi?!?

If you haven't signed up yet, RSVP below or just come to Cinema Grill tomorrow at 5PM! Walk-ins Welcome!

RSVP Here:
https://ampersandfamilies.networkforgood.com/events/89832-2026-bridge-to-belonging-gala

πŸŽ‰ 🚨 GOLD SPONSOR ALERT 🚨 πŸŽ‰ A Big THANK YOU to our Gold Sponsor, Pharos Employee Benefits, for making this year's Empower...
05/27/2026

πŸŽ‰ 🚨 GOLD SPONSOR ALERT 🚨 πŸŽ‰

A Big THANK YOU to our Gold Sponsor, Pharos Employee Benefits, for making this year's Empowered Gala THIS SATURDAY a success!

Pharos Employee Benefits has sponsored the Bridge to Belonging Gala since its inception, proud to support the mission: walking alongside older youth to find safe, permanent homes that uphold their culture and affirm their identity.

Thank you, Pharos, for being a key supporter of Ampersand Families and the community!

For more information and other sponsors, check out the gala homepage!
https://buff.ly/BllDTiD

πŸš¨πŸŽ‰  RSVP Deadline πŸŽ‰πŸš¨We're just ONE WEEK away from the Empowered VIP Showing at our Gala this year, and we can't wait to ...
05/23/2026

πŸš¨πŸŽ‰ RSVP Deadline πŸŽ‰πŸš¨

We're just ONE WEEK away from the Empowered VIP Showing at our Gala this year, and we can't wait to see you all there!

There is still time to sign up and reserve your spot, and make sure to sign up by Monday, May 25th!

RSVP here!
https://buff.ly/9oAMNET

Last month, our Ampersand team attended the 2026 CASCW Spring Conference, Meeting the Moment: Immigration and Child Welf...
05/21/2026

Last month, our Ampersand team attended the 2026 CASCW Spring Conference, Meeting the Moment: Immigration and Child Welfare. One of the things we love most about gatherings like this is what comes back with us -ideas, tools, and practices that keep showing up long after the conference ends.

That was especially true for a resource shared with us by the Latinx Therapists Action Network (LTAN), whose Mindful Practices Guide was shared with us and quickly found its way into the Ampersand Families internal chat.

Centered in healing justice and collective care, it’s a resource they hope offers grounding and connection to others navigating heavy and complex work.

https://ltan.org/care-guide-practices/
Care Practices Guides - Latinx Therapists Action Network








These Care Practices Guides aim to support mental health and collective care to fortify communities and their leadership on the frontlines of liberation work in order toΒ Β endure through the most challenging times and for the long haul.Β These guides invite you to explore theΒ intersections of trau...

πŸŽ‰ 🚨 BRONZE SPONSOR ALERT 🚨 πŸŽ‰ A Big THANK YOU to our Bronze Sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, for making this...
05/20/2026

πŸŽ‰ 🚨 BRONZE SPONSOR ALERT 🚨 πŸŽ‰

A Big THANK YOU to our Bronze Sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, for making this year's May 30th Empowered Gala a success!

Blue Cross is our returning Bronze Gala Sponsor for their second investment in Ampersand Families' mission, supporting older youth to find safe, permanent homes for youth. By investing in Fosters and family licensing, Ampersand and Blue Cross are working together to help young people avoid the adverse mental and physical health outcomes of entering adulthood unsupported.

Thank you, Blue Cross, for being a key supporter of Ampersand Families and the community!

For more information and other sponsors, check out the gala homepage!
https://buff.ly/BllDTiD

🎬️ πŸ€©πŸ“½οΈ  Come Meet the Stars! πŸ“½οΈπŸ€©πŸŽ¬οΈIn just a few weeks, we'll be showing a VIP feature on Ampersand Families' Empowered h...
05/19/2026

🎬️ πŸ€©πŸ“½οΈ Come Meet the Stars! πŸ“½οΈπŸ€©πŸŽ¬οΈ

In just a few weeks, we'll be showing a VIP feature on Ampersand Families' Empowered highlight - starring Foster Advocates Director of Movement Building, Elena Leomi!

At Foster Advocates, Elena focuses on internal team structures, building capacity for leadership programs and research, and supporting the growth of Foster Advocates' statewide Foster network. Elena is also a key champion for the Minnesota Promise Report, which informs the work of Ampersand Families and other child welfare agencies across Minnesota.

Come to the Gala to hear how meeting Minnesota's Promise to Fosters for every young person in care is a key component to finding safe, permanent homes for older youth - and the generational impact our promise to Fosters can make.

More information here:
https://lnkd.in/e4mHEpBH

🚨 πŸ“’  Silent Auction is Now OPEN!  πŸ“’πŸš¨  Are you looking for creative sports memorabilia, finding an unforgettable experien...
05/15/2026

🚨 πŸ“’ Silent Auction is Now OPEN! πŸ“’πŸš¨

Are you looking for creative sports memorabilia, finding an unforgettable experience touring a Minnesota winery, or lining up your next Hot Yoga?

Check out this year's Silent Auction and get your bidding ready, the auction starts today!
https://ampersandfamilies.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/bridge-to-belonging-gala-silent-auction

Interested in picking up your item right away? Join us at the Gala! Our Silent Auction will conclude at 6:30 PM on Saturday, May 30, right before the Gala program begins.

Sometimes it’s not a plan. It’s a moment.  A call. A shift. A realization that a child in your life needs somewhere to g...
05/14/2026

Sometimes it’s not a plan. It’s a moment.

A call.
A shift.
A realization that a child in your life needs somewhere to go.

And suddenly, you’re asking yourself questions you never expected...

Can I do this? Do I have enough? What happens if I don’t?

For many families, this is how kinship care begins.

At Ampersand Families, we support relatives and close connections navigating that moment with resources, guidance, and a community that understands what this really takes.








Address

1751 County Road B West, Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN
55113

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16126051904

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