Adoption Support Fund

An in-house grant program administered by Children's Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (CH/LSS) that provides financial assistance to help remove barriers to adoption and post-adoption services.

Purpose

The fund recognizes that families may have the means to add a child to their family but lack upfront finances to meet adoption costs. It also assists adoptees and birth parents who wish to access post-adoption services but face financial barriers.

Award Information

• Smaller grants typically help parents adopting relatives from the Foster Care Adoption program cover expenses not covered by state contracts (background checks, transportation assistance, bedroom setup, etc.)
• Post-adoption grants typically cover the full cost of services such as search and reunion, record retrieval, etc.

Eligibility & Priority

Who Can Apply: Individuals using the services of CH/LSS only

Priority Areas:

• Families adopting relatives
• Sibling groups
• School-age children
• Children of all ages with identified needs
• Adoptees and birth families seeking post-adoption services

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Main Office: 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108
• Phone: 651.646.7771 or 800.952.9302

How to Apply

1. Contact the organization to request an Adoption Support Fund application
   • Email: [email protected]
   • Phone: 651.646.7771 or 800.952.9302
   • Mail: 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108
2. Submit the application form (specific details about required materials not provided in source materials)
3. Organization reviews and determines grant eligibility and amount

Note: Applicants must be current users of CH/LSS services to be eligible.