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Youth came to ED 9/22 from Foster Home after aggressive behavior and is unable to return there. Was recently in FV IP unit until 9/19. County has temp custody and is looking for other foster options, but he has been circulated on the list since end of July with no acceptance. Expedited MNchoices is reportedly being requested.
Recommended Service: Therapeutic Foster Care
Therapeutic Foster Care is a specialized form of foster care that provides children with structured, therapeutic, and supportive environments to address their emotional and behavioral needs.
MCR-F14-5997
Comes from Von Wald 180 degrees after being there almost 5 days, due to her statements about “what would happen if someone died here,” and some fixation on the gas stove causing concern that she would tamper and cause harm to many. She is removed from family home and there are complex family dynamics. She is adopted and is the youngest of 6. Adoptive mom is in TCU level of care and cannot care for her, needing supervised visits, and dad is not able to have contact. CPS and MH workers involved. This week she was certified disabled and hopefully a CADI SW will be assigned soon!
MHF-F8-6164
Youth came to our ED on 10/1/25 via police from foster home after elopement. Has been to our ED 5x in the past 2 weeks, all for elopement. County has custody. Has been to RTC in the past and team does not feel that would be beneficial at this time. Looking for another foster care or waiver group home placements. Struggling with placement options due to age.
MHF-F14-6107
Kiddo came to our ED on 9/13, brought in by adoptive mother along with sibling. After some time, mother agreed to pick up sibling, but continues to refuse to pick up this youth. Youth has SEY history and adoptive mother is concerned about her “running the streets.” She continues to refuse to pick up. No known MH diagnoses at this time. There are no safety concerns with behaviors and no aggression. CPS has placed a hold and court is taking place 9/25. CPS is looking for shelter and foster care placement. Brittney’s Place and Bridge for Youth have been referred to, but have not had appropriate bed available for her.
AH-F16-6099
Guardian reports that they are not allowing pt to return to her prior setting, which was living with a friend and her mom; history of recent placement at Brittney’s place. They have referred her to an open Crisis bed via MCCP as well as several other placements with no real option in sight.
MFIUP-M6-6033
Mom transferred to rights to dad 2 years ago through a CHIPS petition. McLeod county CPS has been working voluntarily with the family for awhile (CPS worker Daisy Vinkemeier 320-300-8724). Dad had been doing well up until recently when he relapsed. Dad was admitted to the hospital yesterday at the same time as patient due to medical issues. Due to this, McLeod County has placed patient on a health and welfare hold 8/28 until the team can get to court to take temporary custody of the patient. At this time there are not any kinship options for the pt.
MHF-F16-6019
Came to ED 8/29 when adoptive parents called 911 after pt posted a video to social media claiming her adoptive father was abusing her. Parents are refusing to let youth return home as they are scared of further false accusations. They are requesting CPS get involved and take custody of youth, as they no longer want to have it. Has some history of SIB in the past. Waiting for CPS to determine next steps.
MHF-M10-5723
Youth came to our ED 5/28 from home after an escalation. Mom unable to take him back currently. Dakota County CPS has a custody hearing today, 6/4/25. If given custody, they will be working on foster/shelter placement and kinship. All have been explored in the past for this kiddo, but previously denied due to behaviors. Kiddo has trauma history and does very well in school, only behavioral at home. Unsure if there is a current DA- team is looking into it. Its reported by CPS that they tried to get CMH CM for kiddo 4 months ago but that was denied. No waiver currently.
MHF-F5-5847
This 5 year old youth came to our ED via her foster parent after making some threats at the home. County currently has custody. The foster parent is refusing to let kiddo return. The week prior they had issued a 30 day termination notice, but are not willing to take kiddo back in the interim. County is looking for new foster care options. Not many other placement possibilities due to age. History of trauma for kiddo.
AH-F15-5741
Was residing at Meridian crisis home; filed notice of service termination. County has guardianship and has no other alternative housing. Will need updated DA with recommendations for level of care beyond mental health group home.
