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CHRISTIAN FAMILY LIFE SERVICES
203 8th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
phone: 701.237.4473
fax: 701.235.1703
email: rludemann@juno.com

Adoption study criteria:

Program type:
Domestic

Approval time 2 - 3 months

Adoption Study fee $2500

Adoption Study for MN resident adopting out of state

Will usually not honor other agency Adoption Study.

Parents keeping Adoption Study based on individual basis

Fees:
$8,500 for complete adoption services, specific fee for various components varies

Restrictions:
Married 3 years

Foster care fees:
If used, Adoptive Parents pay

Degree of openness:
Up to Birth Parents and Adoptive Parents

Programs available:
Infant and Birth Parents

Placements:
19

Waitlist:
15-20

Reclaims:
0

Religion:
Evangelical Christian

Placement detail:
4 designated, 15 from book

Adoptive parent profile review with birth parent:

Yes-Birth Parents can see all profiles
Out-of-state adoption
Only if designated by Birth Parents or Native American or other special needs

Program procedure:
Inquiry, information packet, application process, group meetings, Adoption Study, approval, active, placement

Length of wait:
3 to 18 months average after completion of Adoption Study

Minnesota Adoption Agencies

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