Adoption, Guardianships, and Conservatorships - Ramsey County Social Services
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Voice - Intake Adoption Information
Voice - Intake Guardianship and Conservatorship Information
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
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
