Getting Started
- Adoption FAQs
Frequently asked questions about adoption in Minnesota. - Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of Minnesota. - County Agencies
Contact information for county agencies in Minnesota. - DHS Adoption Information
Adoption information for Minnesota. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in Minnesota. - Pre-Service Training Information
MN Adopt compiled a list of agencies that provide pre-service training. - Private Adoption Agencies
MN Adopt compiled a list of private foster care adoption agencies in Minnesota. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Minnesota. - Steps to Adoption
MN Adopt outlines the steps to beginning the adoption process. - Adoption Information
Adoption Information by state - Understanding Minnesota Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- Ampersand Families
Photo listing of young adults and teenagers in Minnesota waiting to be adopted. - Hennepin County
Photo listing of waiting children in Hennepin County. - Minnesota Heart Gallery
Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Minnesota. - MN Adopt
Photo listing of waiting children in Minnesota. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Minnesota to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Minnesota children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information on ICPC process in Minnesota, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select Minnesota to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Minnesota, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Adoptive Family Support Groups
Information on support groups for adoptive families, grandparent/kinship support groups, and special needs support group. - Adult Adoptee Support Groups
Support groups for adopted adults (18 years +) - Children and Teen Support Groups
Support groups for children and youth. - Emergency Services
MN Adopt compiled a list of organizations that provide crisis services to families and children. - Minnesota Adoption Assistance Program
MN Adopt provides general information on Minnesota’s Adoption Assistance Program. - Multicultural Resources
MN Adopt provides a resource list for transracial families. - Post-Adoption Training
A calendar of post-adoption training events. - Residential Treatment Centers
List of residential treatment centers in Minnesota. - Respite Care
A list of licensed respite care providers in Minnesota. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Minnesota. - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral care treatment centers
A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment - Counseling Resources
A compiled list of counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in treating children - Kinship Care
Kinship programs and information - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues. - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activites
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
a list of activities for kids.
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift
Home study service provider - American Adoptions
Home study service provider - Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Home study service provider