EVOLVE Family Services provides a spectrum of programming that is child-centered and trauma-informed. Our priority is to keep children with their families, whether it is their birth parents or relative kin, and encourage open adoptions that establish a child’s connection with their birth parent(s). Our services include:
FOSTER CARE - We offer licensing support, training, and home studies for families who have taken emergency placement of relative/kin children in out-of-home care, families considering becoming traditional foster care providers meaning they do not have a pre-existing relationship with a child in foster care, and those who would like to be considered a placement option for a relative or kin child in out of home care. PREGNANCY SERVICES - We offer free, unbiased, and non-coercive support to those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. UMOJA MN - We provide three Black Heritage camps each year. The camps are created to empower adoptive, foster, and relative kin families. ADOPTION - We provide a variety of Domestic Infant programs and assist families with home studies for International Adoption to fit the needs of those families looking to adopt a child. TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT- EVOLVE offers a variety of educational and supportive events to promote strong, healthy families. YOUTH SERVICES – We provide targeted services for youth within the foster care system, supporting them with life skills development, housing, education, goal planning, long-term placement, and stability. EVOLVE is defined by its core values. We are:
-Child-Centered
Children are at the center of everything we do. We believe all children benefit from a supportive, stable, and nurturing family and community.
-Anti-Oppressive
We are committed to dismantling oppression, racism, and other forms of discrimination in all areas of our work with children, families, and communities.
-Collaborative
We believe children are better served when we partner across program areas, social and governmental agencies, and within our diverse communities.
-Transparent
We believe integrity, honesty, and accountability are essential in building trusting relationships.
-Evolving
As advocates for systemic change, we are continuously developing and improving upon the ways in which we support our children and families. Equal Opportunity Statement and Non-Discrimination Policy
The Board of Directors of EVOLVE is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the agency, in recognition of the essential rights of all children and individuals, to provide agency services without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, union or political affiliation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, or reliance on public assistance except where a bonafide qualification exists
