Adoption Option Committee, Inc.

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		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