Assistance

Anoka County supports adoptive parents in an effort to make every adoption a successful one for both children and parents. The County provides financial support and support groups, as well as education and training.

 

Financial Support

Financial support is available during pre-adoption (foster care) and after adoption.

• Pre-adoption foster care - The time a child spends in the pre-adoptive home prior to adoption finalization is considered foster care placement. The family will receive a foster care stipend at a rate based on the child’s needs, and the child will also have Medical Assistance.
• After adoption - Adoption assistance is available for children with special needs. Reimbursements may be provided for costs of non-medical items for services and support necessary to meet children’s special needs. In addition, the program provides Medical Assistance as a backup to families’ health insurance. For more on this program see MN Department of Human Services.

 

Support Groups

• 4Keeps is a family run, adoption support group based in Anoka County, Minnesota. It is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, encouragement, and friendship for families with adopted children, those in the process of adopting, and those considering adoption.  See 4Keeps
• Minnesota Adoption Support and Preservation offers information on adoption process training, support groups for parents and children, and other resources. See Minnesota Adoption Support and Preservation.