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Provides adoption services for ages birth - 18

Winona County Human Services offers information regarding adoption for birth parents and persons seeking to adopt.

Provides adoption case management and services to children who are under jurisdiction, (children who have become available for adoption because of a child protection process and are already in foster care.)

A non-profit, pro-life medical clinic offering free and confidential services to individuals facing unplanned pregnancies, at risk for STDs, or in need of resources as new parents. Services include: - Abortion information - Abortion pill reversal - Abortion recovery - Adoption information - Options consultations - Pregnancy and parenting education - Pregnancy testing - Sexual health education - Support for men - Referrals Note: The clinic does not recommend, provide, or refer clients for abortion services.

- Annual conference - Information services including information clearinghouse (on special needs adoption and foster care) - Legal assistance modalities including group advocacy (on adoption foster care system change) - Newsletter, "Adoptalk" devoted to current issues in adoption - Online and in person trainings/webinars ?- Technical assistance with the development of adoptive parent support groups

Public Private Permanency Collaboration (PPPC) funding allows agency to offer adoptive placement and child-specific services at virtually no cost Focus on placement of MN Waiting children, youth 12 years of age and older, and sibling groups Access to peer mentor program and post-adoption services Provide Child-Specific Recruitment Services (CSR)

Pro-life pregnancy support services, including: - Acceptance of donations of baby clothing, diapers, and other items for up to size 3T are available on a monthly basis - Baby formula (when available) - Community resource information and referrals for financial, medical, or other help, including food and shelter. References provided for baby furniture. - Complete layette given to established clients at 36 weeks of pregnancy - Information on adoption, fetal development, parenting, and more - Pregnancy testing (results can be provided for social services) - Right-to-life pregnancy counseling

Pro-life confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy, including: Pro-life counseling on pregnancy options Limited ultrasound Pregnancy testing Referrals Licensed Adoption Services Provides full adoption services to both birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption and to couples looking to grow their family through adoption STD Testing and Treatment Provides comprehensive STD testing and treatment Parenting Plus Earn While You Learn program. Client participates in parenting classes and earns 'points' which can be used to purchase the following items: Bedding and blankets Booster seats Clothing (up to size 4T and maternity) - Convertible car seats - Diapers - Formula - Pack 'n plays - Safety gates - Toys - Wipes Accepts donations of: - New car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and diapers - New or used baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition

Pro-life services include: - Adoption information and referrals - Confidential counseling and mentoring - Earn-While-You-Learn parenting program - Free pregnancy testing and a limited ultrasound - Maternity and infant supplies through a baby boutique - Parenting support and life-skills education - Post-abortion counseling/healing support - Prenatal and parenting education classes - Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) education and testing

Provides education, training, and practical resources to support individuals and organizations in offering respectful, nonjudgmental guidance around pregnancy, reproductive health, parenting, and adoption. Offerings include: - Online Resource Information: Comprehensive guidance and information on pregnancy, reproductive health, alternative options, parenting, and adoption, accessible through the website. - Resource Materials: Printed and downloadable tools such as The Pregnancy Options Workbook and the All-Options Toolkit, offering practical tips, strategies, and guidance for organizations and individuals. - Workshops and Training: Pregnancy Options: Workshops and other trainings for healthcare and social service providers, advocates, educators, counselors, doulas, and anyone interested in supporting pregnant people with respect and without bias. Trainings are currently offered online.

Pro-Life Pregnancy Services - Birthing planning - Referrals to resources - Relationship counseling Adoption Services - Information and assistance with adoption planning - Resources for people interested in adoption Abortion Services - Provides only post-abortion counseling for those who have had a negative experience because of abortion

Offers free counseling, help with choosing an adoptive family, legal referral, financial assistance (for housing, medical, transport, etc.), hospital-stay planning, and post-placement support.

Adoption services including adoption searches, placement, guardianship, and counseling for children and adoptive parents

Provides adoptive placement services to children who are in need of an adoptive home. Services include: - Case management services and finding homes for children under the guardianship of the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services - Completes background studies for step-parent adoptions and post-adoption searches - Maintains information sharing between biological relatives and adoptive families who have committed to court-ordered contract agreements - Referral to information and resources for families seeking to adopt - Sponsors support groups for families interested in adopting, the process of adoption, and for individuals who have already adopted

Provides information and licensing for individuals interested in becoming a foster care provider and kinship placement. Also provides: - Recruitment, adoption information, and registration for persons wanting to adopt older and special needs children - Post-adoption services including information regarding genetic searches, adoption assistance benefits, and resources

- Foster care services - Adoption study services for all adoptions, training, and preparation provided - Minnesota's Waiting Children: Adoption services for children with special needs and children currently living in foster care - Special Independent and Designated adoption services - Complete international adoption services (Colombia, Ecuador, and India) - Home Study/Post Placement Services - Post Adoption Support Services

- Completing home studies for families requesting to be placed on State Adoption Register - Completes home studies for court ordered step-parent adoptions - Information and referral to private adoptions agencies

Earn While You Learn Program: Limited assistance with baby furniture, car seats, diapers, wipes, formula, infant and maternity clothing, and other supplies to clients enrolled in the Earn While You Learn (EWYL) program. Parents can earn Baby Bucks after attending each lesson offered through BrightCourse, which can be redeemed in the Baby Boutique. BrightCourse: Available in-person or online - Abstinence and sex behavior education: Contraceptives and their side effects, natural family planning, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) - Financial budgeting and life skills education: Provides assistance and referrals for employment, financial, and housing needs - Parenting education: Also offers co-parenting - Pregnancy education: Breastfeeding, infant care, labor and delivery, prenatal care, and more Other Related Services - Advocates for mentoring for crisis pregnancy and other needs - Pro-life crisis pregnancy counseling and mentoring - Medical services: Pregnancy tests, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment, and ultrasounds ?- Mothers' support group that meets weekly over coffee NOTE: Accepts donations of new and gently used baby/children's clothing (up to size 5T), maternity clothing, and equipment that is clean and in good condition (high chairs, strollers, and toys).

Pro-life confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy, including: Pro-life counseling on pregnancy options Limited ultrasound Pregnancy testing Referrals Licensed Adoption Services Provides full adoption services to both birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption and to couples looking to grow their family through adoption STD Testing and Treatment Provides comprehensive STD testing and treatment Parenting Plus Earn While You Learn program. Client participates in parenting classes and earns 'points' which can be used to purchase the following items: Bedding and blankets Booster seats Clothing (up to size 4T and maternity) - Convertible car seats - Diapers - Formula - Pack 'n plays - Safety gates - Toys - Wipes Accepts donations of: - New car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and diapers - New or used baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition

Adoption services provide full and limited domestic infant adoptions to birth parents and adoptive families. Offers home study services for embryo adoption. Types of adoption services may include open, semi-open, and closed. Individual and group education to prepare for adoptive parenting is available. Seminars include topics such as openness, transracial parenting, and post adoption. Post Adoption Services may include: Referrals to counseling or therapy services Ongoing assistance with adoptive relationships and in-person contact Search and reunion services Adoption file information such as social and medical history

Offers information regarding adoption for birth parents and persons seeking to adopt

- Culturally informed approach to foster care and adoption - Provides foster-care and adoption support for American Indian children - Offers foster-parent orientation and training on child welfare, cultural practices, and caring for children with special needs - Works with American Indian families, tribes, and community resources to facilitate placement and adoption

Provides adoptive placement services to children who are in need of an adoptive home through the use of the State Adoption Exchange. Also able to provide referrals and information about private adoption agencies for families who are interested in adoption.

Helps place children into permanent adoptive homes. Involves working with the Minnesota Adoption Exchange/Waiting Children's Program, completing required adoption and foster care home studies, and connecting prospective parents with children in need of adoption. Also offers information and referrals to private adoption agencies, assistance with step-parent adoptions (including background clearances), and post-adoption services such as helping adoptees or birth parents find information about their adoption.