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THE INFORMATION YOU NEED
THE CASE FOR ADOPTION
MINNESOTA ADOPTION AGENCIES
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GLOSSARY
ADOPTION TRIVIA

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF WINONA
phone: 507.454.2270
fax: 507.287.2050
email: rgen@ccwinona.org

Albert Lea 507-377-3664
Austin 507-433-3062
Mankato 507-387-5586
Pipestone 507-825-2146
Owatonna 507-455-2008
Rochester 507-287-2047
Winona 507-454-2270
Worthington 507-376-9757

Adoption study criteria:

Program type:
Domestic

2-3 months approval time

$3000-6000 adoption study

Yes, to study for MN residents adopting out of state

Will review study from other agency

Adoptive Parents keep adoption study

Fees:
$100 registration
$3000-$6000 (10% of gross income)
$1900 birthparent counseling

Restrictions:
Married couple 2 years, infertility, live in 20 county area across the bottom of the state

Foster care fees:
Cost included in fee or directly from hospital

Degree of openness:
Up to Birth Parent and Adoptive Parent

Programs available:
Birth Parent designated, will do international Adoption Study

Placements:
12

Waitlist:
18

Reclaims:
0

Religion:
No preference

Placement detail:
No information provided

Adoptive parent profile review with birth parent:

Birth Parent can see all profiles

Out-of-state adoption
Yes, if designated by Birth Parent

Program procedure:
Inquiry, information meeting, application, AS, approval, active, placement, post placement

Length of wait:
3-36 months

Minnesota Adoption Agencies

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