Who We Are

Family Alternatives was founded in 1978 by a group of foster parents and diverse professionals from throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan community. They believed an organization created by foster parents and community leaders could make a difference in the lives of children. The goal of the program was, and remains, to provide a nurturing family setting for children who must be placed outside their home of origin. Family Alternatives is a leader in its field on the local, regional and national level, and is known for:

  • Its emphasis on placing urban children in urban families so they can retain and build connections with their family, neighborhood, school and other community-based resources.
  • Comprehensive, quality programming which respects and appreciates relationships as the foundation for all personal development.
  • Its successful collaboration with and coordinating of community-based social networks and resources for children and their families.
  • The broad diversity of its foster families and staff.

This history of success is the foundation for Family Alternatives' future.


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