Adoption Option Committee, Inc.

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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