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Unaccompanied Minors Program - International Institute of Minnesota

1694 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108

Eligibility

Unaccompanied children with family ties to Minnesota detained at the U.S./Mexico border and foreign-born minors who are at risk of sexual exploitation

Required documents

Call for more information

Hours

- Office: 8:45 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday - Limited evenings, typically on Tuesday and Thursday

Languages

Spanish, Hindi, German, French, Arabic, Dutch, Somali, Tigrinya, Amharic, Indonesian, Karen, Italian, Swahili, Hebrew, Burmese

Interpretation services

Interpretation services available

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for more information

Service area

MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish
Somali

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Provides case management for unaccompanied children detained at U.S./Mexico border and for foreign-born minors who are at risk of sexual exploitation. Staff conduct home studies and post-release services which range from assistance with healthcare, school enrollment, food support services, mental health services, immigration and legal aid, community orientation and other connections to local resources after they are released from custody.

Last Assured

12/18/2025

Providing organization

International Institute of Minnesota

Provides assistance to immigrants and refugees in their transition as new Americans by providing critical services for integration into a new community. Comprehensive services range from refugee resettlement and citizenship and immigration support to English education, college preparation, and workforce and leadership development.