What We Do

We investigate complaints
for non-compliance issues, including: 

Child Protection
Placement / Third-Party Custody
Public Education
Housing Issues
Foster Care / Guardian Ad Litem
Social Services


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How We Can Help

We serve as a neutral,
independent intermediary
between the caller and the agency
or agencies.

When you contact our office,
you will be asked to provide certain information. 

Your questions and complaints
will be kept confidential.

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Shared Stories

Read stories from those who contacted us.

An incarcerated mother who reached out about her child who was in foster care.

A father who learned about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Two grandmothers who contacted us about their grandchildren.

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Have a Complaint?

Contact our office to share a concern about your experience
with Minnesota's child protection system.

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Complaint
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Minn. Stat. §3.9215 OMBUDSPERSON FOR AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILIES In recognition of the sovereign status of Indian Tribes and the unique laws and standards involved in protecting Indian children, this section creates the Office of the Ombudsperson for AMERICAN INDIAN Families and gives the ombudsperson the powers and duties necessary to effectively carry out the functions of the office. 

Read the Statutory Language on the Office of the Revisor of Statutes website.
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The Medicine Wheel and Baby Moccasins in Minnesota

The Medicine Wheel is an ancient and sacred symbol used by American Indians in many different ways, different tribal cultures and has many different spiritual meanings.  

Along those lines, the Native Image was designed to represent the “Circle of Life” – from birth to grandparenthood – with baby moccasins signifying the beginning of the journey of life.

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