Minnesota provides out-of-home care through public and private agencies, using a variety of procedures. In most cases, the Department of Public Welfare and county welfare departments are responsible for placements. However, the Department of Corrections, local juvenile courts, and court services departments also have some responsibility. In addition, Minnesota has two State hospitals which treat adolescent inpatients. A telephone survey of the State's 22 local psychiatric units revealed that 7 hospitals provided some inpatient services for adolescents. Minnesota also has approximately 50 inpatient programs which provide chemical dependency services to adolescents. Which out-of-home placement procedures are used depends upon several factors, including the agency receiving the initial referral, the county in which the child lives, the age of the child, and the reason for the referral. Three case studies are reviewed, and results of interviews with 10 girls and 20 boys in 8 facilities are provided. When the children were asked what led to their placement, most cited family problems. The average number of placements per client was five. The Federal impact on Minnesota's foster care system is assessed, and legislative and gubernatorial recommendations are provided. Six appendixes, including a 45-item bibliography, are included, as is one chart and six photographs.