KFCMN provides legal supports to relative caregivers in four ways:

• Our hotline (612-424-6958), for urgent matters, is staffed by an attorney Monday-Thursday 10am to 3pm

• Virtual consultations with one of our attorneys may be scheduled using the calendar link

• Our attorneys regularly provide consultations at legal clinics hosted by community agencies around the state

• Some cases are accepted for direct representation, depending on complexity, KFCMN capacity and other considerations.

Relative caregivers are encouraged to contact us for legal supports on issues such as:

• Delegation of parental authority (DOPA) and third-party custody

• Immigration issues related to or impacting child welfare intervention

• Challenges with the foster care licensing process

• Appeals of licensing actions or denials and placement decisions

• Child protection primary case intervention

• Adoption procedure

• Public benefits or supports associated with foster care, relative placements or adoption

• Voluntary placement and consent to adopt agreements