Minnesota Resources

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