Foster Care & Adoption
Supporting children, youth, and families through foster care, transition, and adoption services. Programs vary by state.
When family systems break down or a crisis occurs, we’re here to help. We work tirelessly to make sure every child is cared for in a safe and secure home—whether they need short-term care while a family is in transition or a permanent place to call their own.
Because every child deserves to feel known, cared for and valued.
Our foster families are well-trained and fully supported by our professional team of social workers and therapists. And our adoptive families realize their dream of becoming parents—while giving children the nurturing family they need.
Foster care services by state
Foster care services differ by state to meet the unique needs of each community. Choose your state below to explore available programs.
Maryland
Specialized foster homes for children and youth with significant emotional and behavioral needs, supported by trained caregivers and integrated mental health services.
Minnesota
Emergency, short-term, and long-term foster care options that provide safe, stable homes for youth while families work toward reunification or permanency.
North Dakota
Individualized treatment foster care for youth with complex needs, combining structured home environments, mental health support and coordinated case management.
Open your heart and home.
Available in Minnesota only
Relative and kinship services
Designed for families who are caring for a relative’s child and need support and education. Families can also receive help with obtaining foster care licensing if they desire to continue fostering kin or other children.
Adoption services
When reuniting a family isn’t possible, we provide adoption services that result in a safe, stable home. We help kids, including older children and sibling groups, find a loving family.
“It’s all about the village. We wouldn’t have been able to do this is it hadn’t been for Nexus’ support.” – Anne, Foster/Adoptive Parent
Explore our resources
Honoring My Kids’ Roots in a Multicultural Family
Foster and adoptive parent Cherie Johnson shares her journey of raising a multicultural family, honoring her children’s diverse cultural roots through language, traditions, mentors, and connection. She reflects on the challenges, joys, and intentional efforts it takes to help every child feel seen, valued, and loved.
8 Reasons to Foster Teens
A common misconception of teenagers in foster care is they did something bad or wrong to end up there, but many teens end up in foster care at no fault of their own. Just like any other age group, teens in foster care want a secure, loving family.
Adoption Necessities
Through the journey of knowledge, bravery, and strength, the child and adoptive family make a significant and meaningful impact on one another. The child and adoptive family allow for vulnerability in getting to know each other and open their hearts to begin a new chapter together.