Adult Adoptee Support Groups

 **Every effort is made to assure accuracy in the listing of support groups and resources. Those wishing to attend support groups should contact the agency, county or sponsoring organizations before attending.

AdopSource is the first organization of its kind in Minnesota which will provide a space and collective resources for adoptees. This is a center for all adoptees, their families, and the greater community. Located in Minneapolis, MN. http://www.adopsource.org/

Adult Adoptee Support Group: This program will provide a licensed therapist and facilitator. The facilitator and therapist will have the background of an adoptee or adoptive parent. These sessions will have a maximum of 8 adoptees in a group. One on one counseling and family discussion groups will also be provided.
Birth Parent Search Support Group: AdopSource offers a service to assist adoptees to prepare for their birth searches. Adopsource will do this, by evaluating adoption papers, search documents, showing birth search reunion documentaries and informing adoptees on possible outcomes of a birth search, what to expect and or what not to expect. This is not a birth search, but a support services.

Other Minnesota Adoptee Support Groups

Adoptees MN, a peer support group for adult adoptees (18 and over)
When: Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Where: MARN Office, 1221 Nicollet Mall, Suite #501, Minneapolis MN
Contact: Carrie Blesner at 651-457-2252, Penny Needham at 612-616-3139 or adopteesmn@gmail.com

Adult Adoptees of Central Minnesota, a support group for adoptees, 18 years of age and older who are interested in connecting with other adult adoptees. There is no cost to attend.
When: First/second meetings are going to be held on Thursday, February 17 and Thursday, March 24, 2012 from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: St. Cloud Public Library-Array Room, 405 Germain Street West, St. Cloud, MN
Contact: Nikki Knisley, 320-363-8757 or knisleyray@yahoo.com

Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora (AFAAD MN), a support group for Black or biracial (or multiracial) adoptees and fosterees born anywhere in the world
When: Monthly alternating between Saturday evenings and weekdays
Where: Location rotates among members’ homes and community locations
Contact: Michelle Johnson, 651-341-9636 or meeshahjaye@gmail.com

Duluth Support Group, a monthly support group for adoptees age 18 and older
When: First Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm
Where: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 East 4th Street, Duluth, MN
Contact: Michele at 218-525-3678 or mbens@charter.net

Minnetonka Middle School Adoption Group, an adoptee peer support group for middle school students in the Minnetonka Public School District
When: Thursdays, rotating class periods
Where: Minnetonka West Middle School, Hazeltine Blvd., Excelsior, MN 55331
Contact: Penelope Needham, penelope.needham@gmail.com

Montevideo Adult Adoptee Support Group, a monthly support group
Where: Montevideo Public Library
Contact: Carleen Helgeson at 320-226-5793

Reuniting Minnesota, an interactive e-mail group providing support, advice and, in situations where adoptees no longer live in Minnesota or near the area of their birth or adoption, assistance to adoptees in searching for birth family
Email: ReunitingMinnesota@yahoogroups.com
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ReunitingMinnesota/

*Concerned United Birthmothers, a monthly support group for birth family members and adult adoptees
When: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Where: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 5005 West 36th St., Saint Louis Park, MN
Contact: Sandy Sperrazza, 952-938-5866 or sayspazz@aol.com

*Not run by adoptees
 

updated April 2013 -email jritchie@mnadopt.org to add your group info