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Support Groups

For more information, please contact:

Cindy Lee Thomas, Clinical Specialist, Northern & Western Minnesota
612-746-5121
cthomas@mnadopt.org

Emily Alewine, Clinical Specialist, Twin Cities, St. Cloud & southern Minnesota
612-746-5128
ealewine@mnadopt.org

*Eligible families include those who have adopted children under MN State or Tribal guardianship, and internationally or domestically.

Minnesota Help Line for Adoptive Parents (HELP) available services may include:

• Phone assessments, tools, and resources to avoid or reduce the crisis*
  
• Referrals to adoption competent mental health providers in your community
  
• Funding for innovative services that can enhance the therapeutic experience
  
• Connection to community resources, that may include support groups and respite
  

*The role of the HELP Clinical Specialist is NOT to provide direct family therapy, but to assess, support, and provide appropriate referrals to contracted adoption competent mental health professionals.

• Pays for therapeutic services not covered by insurance (mileage, attendance at school meetings)
• Pays for therapeutic services for families who do not have insurance or who have gaps in coverage
• Complements therapeutic services already being provided in your agency or clinic
• Gives participating agencies and therapist access to new clients and revenue streams
• Has simple requirements and paperwork to streamline the payment process
• Provides opportunities to consult with other therapists and enhances therapists standing in the adoption community
• Is open to families with children ages 18 & under who have adopted from state or tribal guardianship & those who have adopted privately, internationally or domestically
  

Therapist Questionnaire