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Adoption, Guardianships, and Conservatorships - Ramsey County Social Services

121 Seventh Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Eligibility

Determined by county, state, and federal regulations. Serves Ramsey County.

Required documents

Vary by service

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

American Sign Language (ASL); Hmong; Somali; Spanish; interpreters available

Application process

Call; email

Fees

Vary by service

Service area

Ramsey County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Somali
Spanish
Hmong

Description

Adoption Services: Places children who have come into foster care and are not able to return to their birth parents' home with an adoptive family. Steps to become an adoptive parent can be found on the website: https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/support-families/adoption . Guardianships and Conservatorships: Guardianship is a legal arrangement where one person, who is appointed by a court, has the legal right and duty to care for another adult who is unable to make responsible personal decisions or meet personal needs. The primary purpose is to provide for the ward's care, comfort, and maintenance needs. Conservatorship is a similar legal arrangement where one person is appointed by a court to handle financial affairs of an adult who is unable to make responsible personal decisions. ?Ramsey County financially supports wards' legal and professional guardianship needs if they meet the indigent status as outlined in state statute.

Last Assured

12/10/2025

Providing organization

Ramsey County Social Services

Provides county social services to meet basic human needs, ensures protection for children and vulnerable individuals

Adoption, Guardianships, and Conservatorships - Ramsey County Social Services