There are approximately 400 kids waiting in the Minnesota foster care system. Our goal is to make that number zero, because every child deserves a family.
 

Have questions about adopting in Minnesota?  Running into problems?  Need resources after finalizing? 
Call us at 1-866-303-MARN (6276) or 612-861-7115

Click here to view Fact Sheets essential to parenting through adoption


Adoption Support Network
Support for adoptive parents, adoptees,
parent support groups, and kinship adopters.
 View here for more information.

Parent Support Specialists listing
&
ASN YAHOO! GROUPS

MARN’s August 2010 Zero Kids Waiting newsletter is here!
Click here to view our latest edition of ZKW e-newsletter
(Subscribe to Zero Kids Waiting)
(Archived newsletters are available here)

Welcome to MN ADOPT, dedicated to finding permanence for Minnesota children who need families and to sustaining the families who adopt them through:

• An online, searchable database listing children in Minnesota who are available for adoption
• A slate of pre-adopt orientations and trainings offered by private and county agencies throughout
  the state
• Support services offered by private agencies, counties, tribes and individuals for families who have
  adopted Minnesota waiting children
• Information on parenting children with special needs and adoption assistance
• Referrals to statewide services and resources
• Trainings (online and in person) for adoptive parents and professionals
• Events celebrating diversity and designed for recruitment

Need more information? Call our information line at 612-861-7115  (866-303-6276 toll free) or email us at info@mnadopt.org
 

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Meet Kayla

 

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NEWS FROM

 

  • August Newsletter available now.
  • To register for Part 4 of 12 How to Start an Adoptee Support Group for Youth Sept 22, 12pm - 1pm. Call Anne Johnson at 612-746-5122

*AHA is sponsored by MARN

Upcoming MN ADOPT Training
Beginning September 13
(Six Session LABS Series)

RAD LABS-How to Survive & Thrive Beyond the Diagnosis
A training specially designed to address support & education needs of those parenting a child with significant attachment impairment and/or trauma issues, with an emphasis on good self-care and humor!

Session 1: (Sept. 13) From Hell to Not As Bad (….some days!)
Session 2: (Sept. 27) Rethinking RAD: A Developmental Perspective
Session 3: (Oct. 11) The Mosaic: Attachment Plus-FASD/Trauma/and more
Session 4: (Oct. 25) The Behavior: Understanding and Response
Session 5: (Nov. 8) Effective Discipline: How Do We Do This on a Daily Basis?
Session 6: (Nov. 22) Pulling It All Together and Moving Forward
To view flyer or sign up for training go to our calendar page

Click calendar to view upcoming
MN ADOPT Trainings

 

 

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