For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption After completing Application Part 1, this is the next step for all families planning to pursue an infant adoption through CH/LSS. These classes will familiarize you with the legal adoption process in Minnesota, the importance of openness in adoption, and strategies available to you to engage in your
For Minnesota Families Interested in Fostering or Adopting Children From Minnesota Foster Care This is one of the first steps for all families planning to adopt from Minnesota foster care, regardless of the agency or county you plan to adopt through. This is also one of the first steps for all families planning to become
Learn About Our Adoption and Foster Care Programs in Person Meet with staff to receive a comprehensive overview of our programs, processes, and fees. During this in-person meeting, we'll provide you with an overview of our international adoption, infant adoption, foster care, and foster care adoption programs. This meeting will take place at: Children's Home
For Minnesota Residents. This is One of Two steps to Get Started Fostering or Adopting from Minnesota Foster Care. We welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This provides an overview of the process and addresses details such as children served, timelines,
For Families in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Interested in International Adoption After completing Application Part 1, all Minnesota and Western Wisconsin families planning to pursue an international adoption through CH/LSS are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to
A Support Group for Adoptees, Ages 19 and Up From All Placing Agencies Online and In-Person Meeting Options Available Please join us on the second Thursday of each month for our support group with other adult adoptees who are seeking to connect and learn from each other’s shared experiences. While each story is unique, we
Free Online Sessions Each Month This is a great way for families to learn about all of our adoption and foster care programs. Meet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs, processes, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption, infant adoption, foster care, and foster care adoption. This event will take
A Support Group for Birth Parents and Adopted Adults Online and In-Person Meeting Options Available Please join our monthly online support group for birth parents and adopted adults who are not related to one another. Individuals from any placing agency are welcome. This group is for individuals considering search and reunion, as well as those
For Minnesota Families Interested in Fostering or Adopting Children From Minnesota Foster Care This is one of the first steps for all families planning to adopt from Minnesota foster care, regardless of the agency or county you plan to adopt through. This is also one of the first steps for all families planning to become
Join us this National Adoption Month for a special in-person event at our Main Office in St. Paul, MN with author and social worker Candace Cahill. Candace is a multi-disciplinary artist from Denali, Alaska, and the author of Goodbye Again, a heart-wrenching and heart-warming memoir that offers an intimate view of child relinquishment and child
For Minnesota Residents. This is One of Two steps to Get Started Fostering or Adopting from Minnesota Foster Care. We welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This provides an overview of the process and addresses details such as children served, timelines,
Free Online Sessions Each Month This is a great way for families to learn about all of our adoption and foster care programs. Meet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs, processes, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption, infant adoption, foster care, and foster care adoption. This event will take
Kidsave Summer Miracles and Children’s Home Society Online Information Session November 30, 2022, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (CT) Kidsave Summer Miracles and Children’s Home Society invite you to learn what it means to host an older orphan from Colombia next summer! We are now actively recruiting for our summer ’23 program. Whether you are hosting to
For Minnesota Families Interested in Fostering or Adopting Children From Minnesota Foster Care This is one of the first steps for all families planning to adopt from Minnesota foster care, regardless of the agency or county you plan to adopt through. This is also one of the first steps for all families planning to become
