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Sauer Family Foundation

Our mission is to invest in strengthening the well-being of children
so they thrive in their families and communities.

04/08/2026

“It shows me what’s out there — what I can do, instead of what I can’t.”

Data shows some recipients have graduated from their post-secondary institutions at higher rates than their peers nationally.

03/30/2026

"He was warm and interested in other people’s stories and he will be missed."

Remembering Gary Sauer

03/09/2026

"Legislation introduced in late February would grant Minnesota’s Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson access to the digital database that tracks cases in the child welfare system."

A newly introduced bill in Minnesota would provide the state's watchdog agency for foster youth greater investigative powers.

02/13/2026

New from our blog:
"Supporting Black fathers is central to improving outcomes for Black youth in the child welfare system."

Strengthening Black Families: Why Supporting Black Fathers Matters for Youth in the Child Welfare System

01/26/2026

"The county’s rate of keeping sibling groups together in foster care — 86% as of August — is consistent with recent statewide data but soars above national averages."

Hennepin County’s rate of keeping sibling groups together in foster care — 86% as of August — soars above national averages.

01/12/2026

New from our blog:
"There has never been a better time to take money out of investments and put it in community to support good work."

Preparing to Close in 2027

12/12/2025

"Over 40 Counties and their community partners are now engaged in community assessments, developing FRCs or are fully operational serving thousands of families each year."

A Big Step for Family Resource Centers in MN

12/04/2025

"Osahon Akpata-Tanious, the new executive director of the foremost advocacy group for foster youth in Minnesota, sat down with The Imprint recently to discuss her work since joining the organization in late September."

In Minnesota, the new executive director of the nonprofit Foster Advocates has been named: Osahon Akpata-Tanious.

12/01/2025

“Everyone knows the Thursday before Thanksgiving, we’ll be here. They can come hang out and get some good food.”

With a yearly feast the week before Thanksgiving, Minnesota nonprofit Connections to Independence ensures foster youth have a holiday dinner.

11/20/2025

"Under the order, the Department of Health and Human Services must work with the First Lady’s office to launch a “Fostering the Future” program next year that will link transition-age current and former foster youth to jobs and educational opportunities."

President Trump and the First Lady announced an expansive set of initiatives on Thursday aimed at boosting support for foster youth.

11/12/2025

"Keeping Families Connected Minnesota, launched in early October, provides free or low-cost consultation and representation to kinship caregivers"

The nonprofit Keeping Families Connected Minnesota, launched in early October, provides free or low-cost legal resources to kinship caregivers in the state.

10/30/2025

"The Augsburg Family Scholars program provides financial, academic and social support to any student who has spent time in foster care. But beyond basics that other college students might take for granted, the program offers constancy and community to those coming from backgrounds shaped by upheaval and uncertainty."

The Augsburg Family Scholars program provides financial, academic and social support to college students who have spent time in foster care.

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