| CHRISTIAN FAMILY LIFE SERVICES 203 8th Street South Fargo, ND 58103 phone: 701-237-4473 fax: 701-235-1703 rludemann@ juno.com
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| 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 |
| Wait List | 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 |
