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Adoption in Minnesota
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Adoption

We are driven by a belief in the fundamental human rights of children to have security, opportunity and a loving family. We believe, whenever possible that children should remain with their family of origin. When that is not possible, children should be cared for by relatives/kin, or in their community. When those safety nets are not available, adoption is a better alternative to long-term foster care.

We can help you grow your family through the following services:

International Adoption

We offer International Placement services in Colombia, Ecuador & India. We can also help Minnesota families adopting from another agency’s placement program through home study services.

Each country’s adoption process offers its own unique challenges and rewards. Our experienced staff will help your family prepare for adopting internationally with pre-adoptive training, in-country and travel resources, and ongoing support throughout every step of the process.

Learn More about International Adoption
Foster Care Adoption

Our Foster Care Adoption Program services children under Minnesota guardianship or tribal jurisdiction. The goal is permanency through adoption.

We will help your family prepare for adopting children from foster care with a home study, pre-adoptive training, foster care licensing and ongoing support throughout every step of the process.

Our program is open to individuals and couples living in Minnesota.

Learn More about Foster Care Adoption
Infant/Private Adoption

Through our Domestic Infant Adoption Program, expectant parents choose an adoptive family for their child. The relationships built in this program are open: birth and adoptive families work together to plan a relationship that goes beyond the placement of the child.

We will help your family prepare to grow through open adoption with home study, training, outreach and/or placement services. We offer support before, during and after an adoption.

Our program is open to individuals and couples residing in Minnesota.

Learn More About Infant/Private Adoption

Proudly Serving ALL Families

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Children’s home is a welcoming organization offering services and support for all people.

The eligibility requirements of our international programs are determined by the country in which each child lives. We partner with a variety of countries in order to provide international adoption options for a varied pool of individuals and families.

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