Sometimes this service is referred to as foster parent conversions. An adoption study must be completed for families interested in adopting a child. Permanent Family Resource Center will contract with counties or DHS to complete these studies. There is no charge to the family. In the state of Minnesota, a home assessment is required of all adoptive families before a child can be placed for adoption.
Some families prefer to work with agencies in other states or foreign countries.
Permanent Family Resource Center can serve as the local adoptive service agency and complete home assessments and assist families with finalization and post adoption support. The education and training module is required of all adoptive families. Costs of a home study will be determined on an individual basis but will include an application fee, education fee and home study fee. In partnership with the placing agency, coordination of pre-placement meetings and visits. This is the time after the child has been placed in your home and before finalization.