ARTICLE TAG

Minnesota

6/16/2026

With Fewer Youth and Under Tight Scrutiny, Minnesota Psychiatric Facility Allowed to Stay Open

The Nexus East Bethel Family Healing near Minneapolis treats youth struggling with severe mental and behavioral health issues. Last month, the Minnesota Department of Human Services ordered it shut down, but later settled after major changes were agreed to by the facility.

6/11/2026

A Minnesota Psychiatric Facility for Youth Ordered to Close After a History of Violations

Residents have been moved from a youth psychiatric treatment facility weeks after Minnesota officials found an “imminent risk of harm.”

6/1/2026

Advocates Dismayed After Minnesota Foster Youth Bill of Rights Stalls in Legislature

For the second year, Minnesota lawmakers have failed to pass legislation that would have enshrined dozens of rights for the state’s foster youth.

Minnesota Counties Raise Concerns About Enacting New Law Aimed at Disproportionality in Foster Care

5/19/2026

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Allocating $15M For Law Aimed at Disproportionality in Foster Care

Minnesota lawmakers have directed $15 million to fund the African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act.

5/13/2026

The Indignity of Moving Your Stuff in Trash Bags: Foster Youth in Minnesota Deserve Better, Advocates Say

The Minnesota Foster Youth Bill of Rights would include the right to “appropriate travel bags.” Final votes will be cast this week.

5/6/2026

U.S. Supreme Court is Asked, Again, to Overturn ICWA as Unconstitutional

A legal team that previously challenged the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act is bringing the issue before the U.S. Supreme Court once again.

4/28/2026

Minnesota Counties Raise Concerns About Implementing New Law Aimed at Disproportionality in Foster Care

Minnesota counties are telling state lawmakers they need more financial support to launch the African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act.

Letting Parents Speak First: How One Minnesota District Court Judge Approaches Child Welfare Hearings

4/20/2026

Letting Parents Speak First: How One Minnesota District Court Judge Approaches Child Welfare Hearings

Minnesota District Court Judge Jeffrey Kritzer, lead judge for the Children's Justice Initiative, has changed his approach to family court cases.

4/14/2026

It’s Okay to Trust People, Just Not Everybody

I never got the support or family. Let my story be an example of why trusting people to support you can take you far, writes Isaiah Sampson.