Adoption Services - Dakota County Social Services

1 Mendota Road West, Suite 300, West Saint Paul, MN 55118

Eligibility

Residents of Dakota County

Required documents

Application/registration form proof of address proof of household income

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(952)891-7202

Voice

(952)891-7400

Voice

(952)891-7473

Fax

Websitehttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/Adoption/Pages/default.aspx

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for application and appointment

Fees

Vary

Service area

Dakota County, MN

Provides home studies to prospective families being considered for adoption. The county handles adoptive home studies for children with significant special needs because of impairment due to emotional, behavioral, developmental, medical, or physical conditions. Home studies are also conducted for adoption of children with siblings and children with a high risk of developing special needs due to a traumatic past.

Last Assured

12/29/2025

What's Here

Adoptive Home Studies

Providing organization

Dakota County Social Services

Promotes, protects, and preserves the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Dakota County