Post Adoption Services

Searches can be conducted on behalf of adopted adults, birth parents or adoptive parents who are seeking updated medical history or contact with one another. According to state law, adoptees must be 19 years of age or older.

As part of the search process, we facilitate the exchange of genetic/medical information and provide support to all individuals involved; those who are initiating the search as well as those whom we contact. Prior to your search, our social worker will talk with you about your motivation to search and the range of possible outcomes. If desired, the social worker will connect you with support systems and services during the search and reunion journey.

Once the search is complete, our social work staff can act as an intermediary to support the developing relationship, maintain confidentiality as desired and assist in navigating any challenges as they arise.

If  you are seeking updated medical information only and do not wish to facilitate contact, our search services are offered at a reduced fee. You may also re-open a previous search if that initial search was unsuccessful.

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 651.255.2371 | Toll-free: 800.952.9302, ext 2371

Your permission is needed to release information to a third party. Authorization is needed annually and preferences can be changed at any time. Release forms can be mailed, emailed or faxed to your social worker or sent to: Post Adoption, 1605 Eustis St., St. Paul, MN 55108

When submitting the Release of Information form, please include your full name and contact information even if you are not authorizing release of that information to other parities- this allows us to contact you with any questions if necessary.

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 651.255.2371 | Toll-free: 800.952.9302, ext 2371