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Get Started

Considering foster care or Adoption?
Here’s how you can get started!

Whether you’re interested in international adoption, infant open adoption, foster care or foster care adoption, we’re here to help! We offer a number of ways for you to learn more about adoption, foster care and the services, expertise and support that Children’s Home and LSS can provide you and your family.

Determine Your Program Eligibility for Free

We want to help you find the best program for your family. You can submit Part 1 of our Application with no obligation and no fee. You are not considered a client of CH/LSS until a service contract is complete. Note: If you are exclusively interested in Foster Care and/or Foster Care Adoption, your first step is to attend a Foster Care Adoption Orientation.

Application Part 1

Please Note: during COVID-19, please submit your Application Part 1 electronically if possible. Email welcome@chlss.org. 


ATTEND AN INFORMATION MEETING

We host regular in-person and online webinars to introduce you to our foster care and adoption programs.

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CONTACT US FOR free ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are here to answer all of your adoption and foster care questions.

Email: welcome@chlss.org | Phone: 651.646.7771 | Toll-free: 800.952.9302

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DISCOVER ADOPTION FUNDING OPTIONS

Often families who adopt have the means to support a child, but they do not have the financial resources to cover all of the up front adoption fees. Our families have the opportunity to apply for our Adoption Support Fund and to consult with My Adoption Finance Coach at no cost. Additionally, there are a number of grants and funding options available.

Learn About Resources for Funding Your Adoption

EXPLORE YOUR AGENCY OPTIONS

It is common for families completing an international adoption to use one or two agencies. We provide home study and placement services in VA, MD, MN and Western WI. If you are a U.S. resident living outside of these areas, we can assist you with the placement of a child through one of our international programs, while you work with another agency, licensed in your state of residence, to complete your home study.

Find an Agency in Your State

CONTACT A REFERENCE FAMILY

While considering which agency you will work with, we recommend that you contact reference families to ask them about their experience. A number of our adoptive families are ready to answer your call or email.

Contact a Reference Family

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1605 Eustis Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
651.646.7771
800.952.9302
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15800 Crabbs Branch Way Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20855
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6800 Versar Center #404
Springfield, VA 22151
703.642.2193
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