Assisting members of the adoption constellation to navigate openness.
Relationships can be complicated and evolve over time. Our Post-Adoption staff are trained in non-legal mediation and can provide one or more individuals guidance and support as they navigate openness.
We will meet the individual or parties where they are and work to establish or increase positive interactions, set boundaries, and develop strategies that can be used on an ongoing basis.
Before the start of this service, we ask that there be an established connection (via reunion/reunification, open adoption, DNA search, etc.).
Through this service, we can assist with:
Emotional support- Navigating conflict
- Enhancing interpersonal communication
- Discussing openness with kids
- Post-DNA search support
- Openness planning & meeting facilitation
- Guidance on information disclosure & protection
- Connection to resources, services & additional supports
Please note, this is not a crisis service for emergency situations. In the case of an emergency, please contact 911 or utilize crisis mental health services.
Service Fees
- This service is free* for Minnesota foster parents
- This service is free* for adoptees, birth/first or adoptive parents whose adoptions took place through a Minnesota county/agency.
- *Free service includes up to 6 sessions over 6 months.
- For others, the fee is $350 for up to 3 sessions ($100 per additional session)
- If fees are a barrier, you are welcome to apply for a partial or full grant through our Adoption Support Fund
*Made possible through funding provided by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
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