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Children's Residential Openings in Minnesota

Find licensed children’s residential openings in Minnesota — group homes, residential treatment, and related settings. Built for case managers — browse by county for current listings.

51 licensed listings28 county pagesCADI, DD, BI, CAC, EW

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Who This Page Is For

How to Get Started

Case Managers & Waiver Staff — Open a county page for local openings and licensed providers, then send an inquiry to the ones you want to reach.
Families & Guardians — Read the brief overview below, then open your county to see licensed children's residential providers near you.
Searching for Yourself — Start with your county page, or ask your case manager to search with you. Keep notes free of PHI.

Why Capacity Track

Built for Minnesota Placement Work

Live openings when claimed providers update capacity — not a static phone list.
Organic results are never pay-ranked. Sponsored listings, when shown, stay labeled and separate.
Waiver-aware. Built around CADI, DD, BI, CAC, and EW placement workflows.

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Children's Residential by County

County pages are the best place to start for placement — openings and licensed children's residential providers in that county.

28 counties

Background

About Children's Residential in Minnesota

Children’s residential facilities in Minnesota provide structured, supervised living for youth who need out-of-home placement. Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, these settings may include 24-hour care, therapeutic programming, education support, and transition planning. Capacity Track lists licensed children’s residential options by county.

Questions Case Managers Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of children's residential facilities exist in Minnesota?

Minnesota includes group homes (often 4–8 youth), residential treatment centers with clinical programming, and specialized settings for youth with complex behavioral needs. Exact licensing categories vary by program.

How are children placed in residential facilities?

Placement typically occurs through county child protection, juvenile justice, or family referrals after assessment. A comprehensive evaluation helps determine the appropriate level of care.

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