You'd be surprised how many things you can do to help older youth find permanent families. Review the information below for a few ideas. .................................................................................................................................
Host a house party or other fundraising event.
Attend Ampersand orientation
to learn about adopting a teen.
Make a contribution by clicking the Donate Now button.
Volunteer your time- some of our needs can be found by
checking our Volunteer Needs section.
Periodically check our Wish List online– gift cards figure
prominently, because productive work with teens requires
food, and getting there uses lots of gas.
Connect us with someone you know in corporate giving.
Send friends who might be prospective families our way.
Host an information session at your work or place of
worship to raise awareness of this issue. We have youth
and parents available to speak to your group.
Rental car and hotel deals for in-state travel.
Talk to your legislator about ways to increase
support for teen adoption.
Do you work in media or know someone who can help raise
awareness that teens need families?
Help coordinate sites statewide for Heart Gallery
photography exhibits
Help coordinate sites statewide for Heart Gallery
photography exhibits.
Connect us with a printer that will do pro bono large
format photo printing.
Go through our training so you can provide respite for a
youth, or become a support family for an ‘aged out’ youth.
Swing by and visit us to learn more about what we do. .................................................................................................................................
If you are interested in helping please contact Mark Hauck at 612.605.1904 or
click here to send Mark an email. Thank you!
Ampersand Families recruits and supports
permanent families
for older youth,
and champions practices
in adoption and
permanency
that restore belonging,
dignity and hope.
