Business Details
14 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Adoption & Foster Care Services in Minnesota
We are a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization dedicated to finding families for children through adoption and foster care services. Established in 2012 through the merger of Children's Home Society of Minnesota (founded 1889) and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (founded 1865), we combine over 150 years of collective experience in child welfare. Our services include international adoption, infant adoption, foster care licensing, and lifelong post-adoption support.We operate under core values emphasizing the child's best interest, ethical practices, and respect for all voices in the adoption triad. Accredited by the Center for Excellence in Adoption Services, we maintain transparency in policies and procedures while providing accommodations for diverse needs.
Services
International Adoption
Foster Care Licensing
Infant Adoption
Post-Adoption Support
Pregnancy Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined experience in child welfare since 1865 and 1889
- Comprehensive services covering all adoption and foster care pathways
- Commitment to ethical practices and transparency in all processes
- Lifelong support for adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families
- Accredited by national adoption excellence organizations
Associations and certifications
- Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS)
- National Council for Adoption (NCFA)
Services
International Adoption
We facilitate international adoptions from Colombia, Ecuador, and India while supporting families adopting through other agencies' programs. Our experienced staff provides pre-adoptive training, in-country resources, and ongoing support throughout the process. Services include home studies, cultural preparation, and post-adoption assistance for families navigating international adoption complexities.
Foster Care Licensing
Our comprehensive foster care licensing program prepares Minnesota families to provide temporary care for children in need. The process includes education sessions, home studies, and specialized training for traditional, emergency, and treatment foster care. We offer ongoing support through monthly supervision and community resources for licensed foster families.
Infant Adoption
This program connects expectant parents with adoptive families through open adoption arrangements. We provide home studies, family matching services, and post-placement support while emphasizing birth parent counseling and transparent communication between all parties involved in the adoption process.
Post-Adoption Support
We offer lifelong support services including search and reunion assistance, support groups, and psychological health resources. Our services extend to adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families regardless of their original adoption agency, with fee reduction options available through our Adoption Support Fund.
Pregnancy Counseling
Confidential, non-directive counseling services available 24/7 for expectant parents considering all options. Our counselors provide information about parenting, adoption, and referrals to community resources while respecting each individual's decision-making process without judgment.
People
Marlowe Waldron
Adoption Counselor
Experienced adoption professional providing guidance and support to families navigating the adoption process. Specializes in connecting prospective parents with children in need of permanent homes.
Questions
What adoption services do you offer?
We provide international adoption, infant adoption, foster care adoption, and post-adoption support services across Minnesota.
Are you licensed to provide foster care services?
Yes, we're licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to provide foster care licensing and adoption services.
Do you offer 24/7 pregnancy counseling?
Yes, our pregnancy counseling services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our hotline.
Can I adopt from foster care?
Yes, we help Minnesota residents adopt children from foster care after unsuccessful reunification efforts and termination of parental rights.
Do you support birth parents?
Yes, we provide counseling, support groups, and connection opportunities for birth parents at all stages of their journey.
Are your services available statewide?
Yes, we serve families throughout Minnesota with adoption, foster care, and post-adoption support services.
