Meetings / Events

Information Meetings
Adoption Information Meetings are both free of charge and without obligation. They are held throughout the state of Minnesota.

Meetings are approximately 2 hours long and present information on our agency, the adoption process and the specific adoption programs. You are encouraged to ask any questions you may have. Please check the Information Meeting link for the nearest meeting location.

Pre-Adoption Education Seminars
All prospective adoptive parents are asked to attend the Adoption Training Workshop prior to the completion of the Adoption Study. The workshop is an integral part of the Adoption Study process. The goal is to provide families with information to better prepare them to parent children through adoption. The workshops cover topics such as Attachment, Grief & Loss, Institutionalization, Cross Cultural Issues and Open Adoption. Included is a panel presentation composed of adoptive parents, adopted adults and birth parents. Please check the Pre-Adoption Education Seminars link for the nearest meeting location.

Post Adoption Workshops/Speakers/Seminars
LSS offers a broad range of post adoption services for adoptive parents, adopted adults and/or birth parents including support groups and trainings. Families are invited to attend topical speakers and/or seminars as their schedules permit or their interest dictates. Please check the above Post Adoption Workshops/Speakers/Seminars link for more information on upcoming events and seminars offered from our post-adoption services.

Adoption Events
Throughout the year, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota offers various events that can apply to many or all programs. Please check the Adoption Events link for more information on an event that might interest you!