American Indian Family and Children's Services

American Indian Family and Children's Services AIFACS is a non-profit organization that licenses foster homes throughout Minnesota. We have a responsibility as a nation to take care of our children.

Our mission is to develop and support foster homes in providing compassionate, stable, secure, and culturally competent care for American Indian children and youth. AIFACS believes in the right of American Indian Children to grow up among their own people. As an organization and community supporter, we strive to find temporary homes for Indian children. The very essence of AIFACS lies in our prese

rvation of heritage, community and spirit. We are members of:
•The National Indian Child Welfare Association
•The Minnesota Foster Care Association
•The National Foster Care Association
•Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA)
•Minnesota Council of Non-Profit

AIFACS is more than a foster care organization. You will be guided through the foster care process with knowledgeable staff who are there to help you. AIFACS is a family, when you become part of that family you will always have someone looking out for everyone's best interests. AIFACS licenses the following homes:
•Child Foster Homes - gives a child a home in a family setting.
•Respite Homes - gives child and foster parent(s) a few days of rest. AIFACS foster parents receive:
•Annual Training Allowance
•Monthly Training
•Monthly Respite
•Retirement (optional)

03/31/2026
Come out and join us Thursday, February 19th. Traditional Storytelling and games!
02/18/2026

Come out and join us Thursday, February 19th. Traditional Storytelling and games!

Han/Boozhoo/Hello

Join us for a fun evening of Traditional Storytelling and games. Thursday, February 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

02/10/2026

A community art event will be held in advance of the MMIR March, offering space for healing, reflection, and preparation through art.

Community members are invited to create posters and engage in coloring as we honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men, Boys, Two Spirit, and LGBTQ+ relatives.

📅 February 13, 2026
⏰ 2 pm to 7 pm
📍 Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis

Art and coloring supplies will be provided. Food will be served at 5 pm. All are welcome to come and go as needed.

Community Care Session at All Nations Indian Church in Minneapolis. Every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.
02/10/2026

Community Care Session at All Nations Indian Church in Minneapolis. Every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.

Han/boozhoo/helloSisitunwan Wahpetunwan Tribal ID pick up will be on Thursday, February 5th. They will be on site at 2...
02/02/2026

Han/boozhoo/hello

Sisitunwan Wahpetunwan Tribal ID pick up will be on Thursday, February 5th. They will be on site at 25 Empire Drive from 1pm-4pm. This is for applications received on 1/31/2026.

Have a great day!

Han/Boozhoo/HelloJoin us for a fun evening of Traditional Storytelling and games. Thursday, February 19th from 5:30pm t...
01/28/2026

Han/Boozhoo/Hello

Join us for a fun evening of Traditional Storytelling and games. Thursday, February 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Han/Boozhoo/HelloWe will be closed Friday, January 23rd. We will return to the office on Monday, January 26th!We are av...
01/22/2026

Han/Boozhoo/Hello

We will be closed Friday, January 23rd. We will return to the office on Monday, January 26th!
We are available by phone if needed.

01/14/2026

Download flyers here or scroll down to read full text below: Know Your Rights if You are Approached by ICE IF YOU ARE APPROACHED BY ICE AT YOUR HOME: IF YOU ARE APPROACHED BY ICE AT WORK: IF YOU ARE APPROACHED BY ICE IN PUBLIC: IF YOU ARE APPROACHED BY ICE AND YOU ARE A … Continued

Information night. Please see the flyer below.
01/14/2026

Information night. Please see the flyer below.

Han/boozhoo Here is some info for LCO members in or around the cities. If you need Tribal ID’s.
01/14/2026

Han/boozhoo
Here is some info for LCO members in or around the cities. If you need Tribal ID’s.

Han/boozhooHere is one for White Earth members. Contact the number on the flyer with questions.
01/14/2026

Han/boozhoo
Here is one for White Earth members. Contact the number on the flyer with questions.

01/14/2026

‼️ Attention Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Members Residing in the Minneapolis Area

**** UPDATED Flyer attached to specify counties and no fees for ID cards.

Lac Courte Oreilles staff will be available at the Minneapolis American Indian Center Rotunda:

Location:
1530 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Dates & Times:
Thursday & Friday, January 15–16, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Our Enrollment Department has printed ID cards for enrolled members who have a Minneapolis (Hennepin & Ramsey counties) address and a photo on file. This initial outreach is part of our effort to test and improve the process for supporting members who are unable to travel home.

Fees are waived for Tribal ID cards through May 31, 2026.

Please note:

We are not able to print ID cards on site.
If you do not have a photo on file, we can assist you with completing the necessary paperwork and taking your photo. Your ID card will then be processed by the Enrollment Department and mailed to your address.

This is our first step in finding better ways to serve our members living away from home.

Address

25 Empire Drive
Saint Paul, MN
55103

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16512238526

Website

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