| Pre-Adopt Orientation & Trainings |
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Pre-Adopt Orientation and Training Schedules
Individuals who are
interested in adopting Minnesota's Waiting Children
must attend pre-adopt/foster parent training classes offered
by one of the 87 Minnesota County Social/Human Service
divisions or a private adoption agency that is part of the Public Private Adoption Initiative (PPAI).Families who
train through their county of residence or the PPAI agencies
pay no fees for their training. There may be fees for
other trainings. Always call the training agency prior to
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Once the
training is completed, you are prepared for the next
steps of the process that are required of foster,
concurrent planning or adoptive parents. In any of
these roles, you can brighten the future for
a Minnesota’s Waiting Child.
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The PPAI agencies are:
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Area served |
Agency Locations |
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| AAAA (African American Adoption Agency) |
Metro |
Roseville |
651-659-0460 |
| Ampersand Families |
state-wide |
Minneapolis |
612-605-1904 |
| Bethany Christian Services |
WC, EC, SE, SW, Metro |
Plymouth & Willmar |
763-553-0344
866-321-1964 |
| Children’s Home Society & Family
Services |
state-wide |
St. Paul & St. Cloud |
651-255-2218
800-952-9302 |
| Downey Side |
state-wide |
Sauk Rapids, Owatonna |
320-240-1433
507-446-8503 |
| Family Focus |
Metro, EC, NC, SE |
Minneapolis, Austin, Duluth |
612-331-4429 |
| HOPE Adoption and
Family Services International, Inc. |
state-wide |
Oak Park Heights & Stillwater |
651-439-2446 |
| Kindred Family Services (formerly PATH MN) |
state-wide |
Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd, Monticello,
St. Cloud, Warroad, Willmar, Duluth,
Mankato,
Marshall, Minneapolis/St. Paul,
Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead |
763-271-1670 |
| Lutheran Social Service |
state-wide |
Minneapolis, Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, & St. Cloud |
612-879-5230
888-205-3769 |
| North Homes Children and Family Services |
Central &
Northern MN |
Grand Rapids & Bemidji |
218-327-3055
888-430-3055 |
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Regional Area Map |
Pre-Adopt Orientation and Training Dates
Listed alphabetically by agency
(Please contact
webmaster if dates need to updated, changed or removed)
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AFRICAN AMERICAN ADOPTION AGENCY
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African American Adoption Agency
217 Mackubin Street
St Paul, MN 55102
651-659-0460 phone
888-840-4084 toll-free phone
http://www.afadopt.org/
Contact:
Marquita Stephens
651-659-0460
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TRAININGS: Pre-Adopt Training Class
Schedule
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Anoka County Human Services
2100 3rd Ave
Anoka, MN 553037
GO TO ANOKA WEBSITE
Contact: Nancy Le
763-422-7104
Nancy.Le@co.anoka.mn.us
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TRAININGS:
Orientation Class
Schedule
Location:
Coon Rapids YMCA
8950 Springbrook Dr.
Coon Rapids, MN. 55433
Call to register (but registration is not required)
The next trainings will be in Fall 2013, TBA later
Pre-Adopt Training Class
Schedule
Location:
Anoka County Government Center
Room 510
2100 3rd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
Registration is required.
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Ampersand Families 1700 Second Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-605-1904
http://www.ampersandfamilies.org/
Contact: Michelle Chalmers
612-605-1902
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TRAININGS:
Ampersand Families provides pre-adoption training to families on a very flexible schedule. Training groups are generally small (4-8 people) and are scheduled for the convenience of participants. Please note that Ampersand Families works almost exclusively with older youth (aged 10 years+) from Minnesota's foster care system. The agency's pre-adoption training meets all the requirements for families intending to adopt a Minnesota Waiting Child, and the topic areas are presented with a focus on their application to older youth. Ampersand Families is not an appropriate place for families to attend pre-adoption training if their intent is to seek a private adoption of an infant, a young child or an international adoption, as the agency does not provide those services. Please visit www.ampersandfamilies.org or contact Michelle at 612-605-1902 to learn more about pre-adoption training at Ampersand Families.
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| BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES |
LOCATIONS:
Plymouth
3025 Harbor Lane N #316
Plymouth, MN 55447-5141
(763) 553-0344
Willmar
316 Becker Ave SW
Willmar, MN 55201
320-214-0601
http://www.bethany.org/minnesota
Contact:
Meagan Galbari
763-553-0344
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TRAININGS:
Adoption Information Meetings (Plymouth)
Location:
Bethany Christian Service
Plymouth Office
3025 Harbor Lane N.,Suite 316
Plymouth, MN 55447
Day |
Date |
Time |
| Tuesday |
5/7/2013 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thursday |
6/6/2013 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday |
7/9/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Thursday |
8/8/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday |
9/10/2013 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thursday |
10/3/2013 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday |
11/5/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Thursday |
12/5/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Adoption Information Meetings (Willmar)
Location:
Willmar Office
(located at the Willmar Library)
Day |
Date |
Time |
| Monday |
5/6/2013 |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Monday |
8/5/2013 |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Monday |
11/4/2013 |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Pre-Adopt Training Class
Schedule
Location:
Varies (see chart below)
Persons adopting through the PPAI do not have a charge to attend. Others wanting to attend may do so at a fee of $100 per person. *Minimum of ten people must register for this event to be held. Please call to reserve a space, as space is limited.
763-553-0344
Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday |
5/2/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Plymouth office |
| Friday |
5/3/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Plymouth office |
| Friday |
7/26/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Willmar (TBD) |
| Saturday |
7/27/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Willmar (TBD) |
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| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY & FAMILY SERVICES |
**LOCATIONS:
St. Paul
1605 Eustis St
St. Paul, MN 55108
www.chsfs.org
651-646-7771
800-952-9302
Contact:
Mary Jo Michalik
(Information Meetings)
651-255-2218
mmichalik@chsfs.org
Lynne Haggar
(Outstate Information Meeting contact/Adoption Education Classes)
651-255-2371
lynne.haggar@lssmn.org
**Lutheran Social Service and Children's Home Society entered into a partnership on July 1, 2012. At this time we will work in collaboration to offer our adoption services. This includes LSS & CHSFS combining our Adoption Education Classes and offering them on the following dates at 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108.
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TRAININGS:
Adoption Information Meetings
Location:
1605 Eustis St
St. Paul, MN 55108
Day |
Date |
Time |
| Saturday |
5/11/2013 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Monday |
6/10/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday |
7/16/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Saturday |
8/10/2013 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Thursday |
9/24/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Monday |
10/14/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Saturday |
11/16/2013 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Monday |
12/9/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Clients may register on our website or by contacting Mary Jo Michalik at
651-255-2218 mmichalik@chsfs.org
Families outside of the Metro-area, please contact Lynne Haggar at 651-255-2371 lynne.haggar@lssmn.org
St. Paul Adoption Education Class
Schedule
Location:
1605 Eustis St
St. Paul, MN 55108
June 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
6/14/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
6/15/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
August 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
8/2/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
8/3/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
October 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
10/25/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
10/26/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
December 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
12/6/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
12/7/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
St. Cloud Adoption Education Class
Schedule
Location:
Provided at time of Registration
May 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
5/17/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
5/18/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
September 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
9/13/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
9/14/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Advance registration is required for classes.
Please note: When signing up for a class series, families must attend all class dates in that series. Families must have attended an informational meeting through the agency or county they are working with prior to attending a class series.
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| DOWNEY SIDE...families for youth |
LOCATIONS:
Owatonna
Suite 201
560 Dunnell Court
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-446-8503
Sauk Rapids
1637 4th Ave N, Suite 102
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
call 320-240-1433
Contact:
Nicole McGraw
nmcgraw@downeyside.org
320 240-1433
http://www.downeyside.org/index.php
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TRAININGS:
Adoption Orientation Meetings
TBA soon
There is no charge for
this meeting - Pre-Registration is required.
Please call 651-603-5927
Owatonna Pre-Adoptive Training Class
Schedule*
Location:
560 Dunnell Court, Suite 201
Owatonna, MN 55060
TBA soon
Sauk Rapids Pre-Adoptive Training Class
Schedule*
Location:
1637 4th Ave N, Suite 102
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
*There is no charge to families preparing to adopt children under state guardianship. Pre-Registration is required. Please e-mail nmcgraw@downeyside.org or call (320) 240-1433. |
LOCATIONS:
Metro
2800 University Ave., SE Suite 204 Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-331-4429
Austin
1111 28th Street, NE
Austin, MN 55912
507-434-3586
Duluth
11-15 Buchanan Street Suite 212
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-740-3146
http://www.mnfamilyfocus.org/
Contact:
Jenna Senger
612-604-1113
JSenger@mnfamilyfocus.org |
TRAININGS:
Pre-Adoptive Training Meetings (Duluth & Hinckley)
Location:
Alworth Bldg
306 W Superior St. Suite #500
Duluth, MN 55802
TBA soon
The training is free to those prospective parents
interested in adoption of Minnesota children who are under guardianship of the
Commissioner. For more information and registration please contact Amanda at aproffit@mnfamilyfocus.org or 218-740-3146.
Minneapolis Pre-Adoptive Training Class
Schedule
Location:
Minneapolis Metro Office
2800 University Ave SE #204
Minneapolis, MN 55414
2013
Day |
Date(s) |
Time |
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| Monday |
1/7/2013
3/4/2013
5/6/2013
7/8/2013
9/9/2013
11/4/2013 |
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
Part 1
(Sessions 1-2) |
| Monday |
1/14/2013
3/11/2013
5/13/2013
7/15/2013
9/16/2013
11/11/2013 |
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
Part 2
(Sessions 3-4) |
| Monday |
1/21/2013*
3/18/2013
5/20/2013
7/22/2013
9/23/2013
11/11/2013 |
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
Part 3
(Sessions 5-6) |
| Monday |
1/28/2013
3/25/2013
5/27/2013*
7/29/2013
9/23/2013
11/25/2013 |
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
Part 4
(Sessions 7-8) |
*Participants will determine when this class will be as it falls on a
holiday
**Participants must attend Session 1 and 2 to complete the training, although they can do that in any order. No cost, but pre registration is required. Register by calling 612 331 4429 or email: JSenger@mnfamilyfocus.org
Owatonna Pre-Adoptive Training Class
Schedule
Location:
Owatonna Public Library
105 North Elm
Owatonna MN 55060
2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
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| Saturday |
5/11/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Part 1 |
| Saturday |
6/8/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Part 2 |
| Saturday |
7/13/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Part 1 |
| Saturday |
8/10/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Part 2 |
| Saturday |
9/14/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Part 1 |
| Saturday |
10/12/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Part 2 |
| Saturday |
11/9/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Part 1 |
| Saturday |
12/14/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Part 2 |
*Participants will determine when this class will be as it falls on a
holiday
**Participants must attend Session 1 and 2 to complete the training, although they can do that in any order. No cost, but pre registration is required. Register by calling 612 331 4429 or email: JSenger@mnfamilyfocus.org |
| HENNEPIN COUNTY CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES |
LOCATION:
Hennepin County Children & Family Services
525 Portland Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612.543.0014
www.hennepin.us/adoption
Contact:Cathy Bruer-Thompson
cathy.bruer-thompson@co.hennepin.mn.us
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TRAININGS:
Monthly Adoption Information Meetings
Attending the Information Meeting is a prerequisite for all adopting
parents prior to taking the Pre-Adoption Training Series
2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday |
5/23/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Washburn Library
Meeting Room
5244
Lyndale Avenue
South Minneapolis, MN 55419 |
| Tuesday |
6/23/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Ethel Berry Room, Southdale Library
7001 York Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435 |
| Tuesday |
7/23/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
North Regional Library
South Half Meeting Room, 2nd floor
1315 Lowry Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
- Information Meetings are scheduled monthly: 6:00-8:00 pm at various
locations. They are open to the public and no pre-registration is
required.
- Call 612-348-ADOPt (612-348-2367) for more information and to be
placed on our mailing list to be notified of an upcoming Information
Meeting on the Hennepin County Adoption Program
- The Information Meeting dates and locations will also be listed on
the Hennepin County Adoption
http://hennepin.us/adoption
Pre-AdoptionTraining
Class Schedule
Spring Adoption Series
2013
Health Services Bldg.
Rm. 110 - Lobby Level
525 Portland Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Day |
Date |
Time |
| Tuesday |
4/30/2013 |
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Thursday |
5/2/2013 |
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Saturday |
5/4/2013 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday |
5/9/2013 |
*4:00pm - 9:00pm |
**The last class is from 6:30-9:00 pm with
Application time & individual meetings 4-6 pm
- Adopting parents must attend a prerequisite
orientation meeting prior to attending the series.
- Orientation Meetings are scheduled monthly at
various sites in Hennepin County.
- Call 612.348.ADOP(t) for the Orientation location
and to be placed on our mailing list.
- Pre-Registration is required for the Adoption
Training Series, but not for the Orientation
Meeting. Call 612.543.0014 to register for the training
series or Pre-Adoption Classes.
- Saturday lunch is on your own.
- Adoption Home Study Applications may be completed
the last day of class.
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| HOPE ADOPTION & FAMILY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
LOCATION:
HOPE Adoption & Family Services International, Inc
5850 Omaha Avenue North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
651-439-2446
http://www.hopeadoptionservices.org
Contact: Laura Murray
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TRAININGS:
Orientation Meetings
Day |
Date |
Time |
| Monday |
5/6/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Monday |
6/3/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday |
7/6/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Location: HOPE office, 5850 Omaha Ave. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
All are free - Registration is required for all meetings & workshops. Families from ANY AGENCY are welcome to attend. Call HOPE for information (651-439-2446) or visit our web site, http://www.hopeadoptionservices.org
Pre-AdoptionTraining
Class Schedule
Location: HOPE Office, 5850 Omaha Ave. N., Oak Park Heights
16-hour required training
Fee: Free for HOPE families and PPAI clients from ANY agency. Otherwise, $250/person.
Day |
Date |
Part |
Time |
| Friday |
5/17/2013 |
1 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday |
5/18/2013 |
2 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday |
8/15/2013 |
1 |
1:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Friday |
8/16/2013 |
2 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday |
11/15/2013 |
1 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday |
11/16/2013 |
2 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
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LOCATION:
Kindred Family Services
412 Great Oak Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
763-271-1670
www.kindredfamilyservices.org
Contact: Nancy Kagel
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TRAININGS:
Pre-AdoptionTraining
Class Schedule
Location: Brainerd Public Library 416 South 5th St. Brainerd, MN 56401
16-hour required training
Registration Deadline: 5/15/13
To register: Contact: Central MN Kindred Family Services 320-529-0862
Day |
Date |
Part |
Time |
| Saturday |
5/18/2013 |
1 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday |
6/22/2013 |
2 |
8:00am - 3:00pm |
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**LOCATIONS:
St. Paul
1605 Eustis St
St. Paul, MN 55108
www.chsfs.org
651-646-7771
800-952-9302
Contact:
Mary Jo Michalik
(Information Meetings)
651-255-2218
mmichalik@chsfs.org
Lynne Haggar
(Outstate Information Meeting contact/Adoption Education Classes)
651-255-2371
lynne.haggar@lssmn.org
**Lutheran Social Service and Children's Home Society entered into a partnership on July 1, 2012. At this time we will work in collaboration to offer our adoption services. This includes LSS & CHSFS combining our Adoption Education Classes and offering them on the following dates at 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108.
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TRAININGS:
Adoption Information Meetings
Location:
1605 Eustis St
St. Paul, MN 55108
Day |
Date |
Time |
| Saturday |
5/11/2013 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Monday |
6/10/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday |
7/16/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Saturday |
8/10/2013 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Thursday |
9/24/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Monday |
10/14/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Saturday |
11/16/2013 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Monday |
12/9/2013 |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Clients may register on our website or by contacting Mary Jo Michalik at
651-255-2218 mmichalik@chsfs.org
Families outside of the Metro-area, please contact Lynne Haggar at 651-255-2371 lynne.haggar@lssmn.org
St. Paul Adoption Education Class
Schedule
Location:
1605 Eustis St
St. Paul, MN 55108
June 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
6/14/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
6/15/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
August 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
8/2/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
8/3/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
October 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
10/25/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
10/26/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
December 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
12/6/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
12/7/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
St. Cloud Adoption Education Class
Schedule
Location:
Provided at time of Registration
May 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
5/17/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
5/18/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
September 2013
Day |
Date |
Time |
Friday |
9/13/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
9/14/2013 |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Advance registration is required for classes.
Please note: When signing up for a class series, families must attend all class dates in that series. Families must have attended an informational meeting through the agency or county they are working with prior to attending a class series.
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| NORTH HOMES CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES |
LOCATIONS:
North Homes Children and Family Services
1880 River Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
888.430.3055 ext.112
218.327.3000
http://www.northhomesinc.org
Holly Guyer
218-322-4112
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TRAININGS:
Training
Class Schedule
Location:
Blandin Foundation Auditorium
100 N Pokegama
Grand Rapids, MN
TBA soon
Questions or to Register: Call Holly at
888-430-3055 ext. 112 or 218-327-3000 ext. 112
Bemidji Office:
210 Beltrami Ave NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Contact: Ashley Maltrud
218-751-0282
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updated 5/2013
PLEASE NOTE: All
orientation and training dates, times and locations are
subject to change. Please call phone numbers listed to
confirm. Also, other
county and
private agencies that place Minnesota’s Waiting
Children may have meetings not included in this listing.
Please check your phone book’s blue pages for your
county human service department phone number and the
yellow pages under adoption or foster
care for private child-placement agencies.
The private agencies included on this listing work
collaboratively with the State of Minnesota under the
Public Private Adoption Initiative (PPAI) contract.
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