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Adoption
  Fact Sheets
 
   What is a Guardian Ad Litem? This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet F-8
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Tax Rules for Adoption, Foster Care and Relatives Raising Kids This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet T-7
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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  Booklets
 
   Unmarried Fathers' Guide to Paternity, Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support in Minnesota

By: Central Minnesota Legal Services-Downtown Minneapolis   		  
   
   Guide For Post Adoption Search Services (Separate Website)
This booklet has information on post adoption resources.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services 		  
   
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   Adoption Process (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Adoption Resource Network (MARN) 		  
   
   Minnesota Father's Adoption Registry (Separate Website)
The Adoption Registry is a way for an unmarried man to identify himself as the father of a child. If there is a court action for adoption of the child, the father who registered would be notified by the Court.
By: Minnesota Department of Health 		  
   
   Where do I find information about my family problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
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Child Abuse and Protection (CHIPS)
  Fact Sheets
 
   What is a Guardian Ad Litem? This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet F-8
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Child Protection This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet Y-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Your Rights Under the Indian Child Welfare Act This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet F-7
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   What Is Maltreatment and How Can It Affect My Job? This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  
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   Child Abuse Prevention Events Calendar (Separate Website)
The following is a list of prevention-related events throughout Minnesota.
By: Prevent Child Abuse MN (PCAMN) 		  
   
   Where do I find information about my family problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   You Have the Power to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect (Separate Website)
This webpage contains information and resources to understand the problem of child abuse and neglect and learn how to prevent it.
By: Child Welfare Information Gateway 		  
   
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Child Support
  Fact Sheets
 
   Getting Child Support This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet F-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Now That I Have Child Support This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet F-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   MFIP Transition Year Child Care This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet G-6
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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  Booklets
 
   Rights and Responsibilities Of Unmarried Parents

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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   Understanding Child Support (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Child Support Basics

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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