| INDEPENDENT ADOPTION RESOURCE CENTER (WELLSPRING AGENCY) 111 3rd Avenue South #385 Minneapolis, MN 55401 phone: 612-333-0489 fax: 612-332-1839 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 BP and AP |
| Programs available | BP, will do international AS |
| Placements | 72 |
| Wait list | 75-85 |
| Reclaims | |
| Religion | No preference |
| 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 |
