Adoption Option Committee, Inc.

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		INDEPENDENT ADOPTION RESOURCE CENTER (WELLSPRING AGENCY) 111 3rd Avenue So., #245 Minneapolis, MN 55401 phone: 612.333.0489 fax: 612.332.1839 email: iarc@winternet.com
Adoption study criteria:		1-8 weeks $1100 -$3800 (sliding scale) Will provide adoption study for MN resident adopting out-of-state Will review adoption study from another agency Adoptive parent is entitled to keep adoption study
Fees:		$25 orientation meeting, $150 intake meeting, $8500 AP basic package, $1500-$2000 BP counseling, attorney’s fee is additional
Restrictions:		No restrictions
Foster care fees:		Most placements directly from hospital
Degree of openness:		Up to birth parents and adoptive parents
Programs available:		BP, will do international AS
Placements:		72
Waitlist:		75-85
Reclaims:		0
Religion:		No preference
Placement detail:
Adoptive parent profile review with birth parent:		Birth parents chooses from all profiles that meet birth parents criteria
Out-of-state adoption		Yes, must meet own state's adoption laws
Program procedure:		Orientation, application, intake, AS, AP training BP letter, active, participate in adoption study groups, cooperative agreement, placement
Length of wait:		Average wait over last 5 years has been 12-15 months
		Minnesota Adoption Agencies