Acknowledgment, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Address, filing, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.27
Adoption records, access, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.2252, 2015 259.89
Birth parents, see same under this topic
Communication or contact with birth relatives, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.58, 2015 259.59, 2015 260C.619, 2015 260C.635
Consent, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24, 2015 260C.629
Death, notice, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.27, 2015 260C.613
Decree, change of name, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.57
Legislators retirement plan, Minn. Statutes 2015 3A.01
Minnesota State Retirement System, Minn. Statutes 2015 352.01
Public Employees Retirement Association, Minn. Statutes 2015 353.01
Small employer insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2015 62L.02
Teachers retirement, Saint Paul, Minn. Statutes 2015 354A.011
Defined as individuals who are related, Minn. Statutes 2015 245A.02
Defined as surviving children, Minn. Statutes 2015 356.303
Genetic siblings, right to information about, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.83
Health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2015 62A.27, 2015 62Q.23
Hearing on petition, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49
Indian children, see same under this topic
Adoption pending, Minn. Statutes 2015 524.2-118
Genetic parent relationship, Minn. Statutes 2015 524.2-119
Inheritance by and from child, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.635
Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2015 256B.055, 2015 256B.057, 2015 259A.65
Minority children, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.0651
Preadoption residence, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Social and medical histories, Minn. Statutes 2015 259A.01, 2015 260C.609
Stepchildren, Minn. Statutes 2015 524.2-119
Terminal illness, notice, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.27, 2015 260C.613
Unmarried minor children, Minn. Statutes 2015 257C.08
Access to data, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.41, 2015 259.61
Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21, 2015 259.41, 2015 259.47
Audits, Minn. Statutes 2015 245A.04, 2015 259.45
Background checks, see Human services licensees under BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES
Birth parent history requests, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.83
Certificates and certification, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.05
Certified records, birth records, issuance, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.225
Child placement decisions, records, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.31
Consent, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24
Contracts, family recruitment, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.77
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2015 259A.01
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.29, 2015 259.37, 2015 259.45
Expense statements, filing, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Family recruitment, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.77
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37, 2015 259.45
Gifts to, authority to accept, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.77
Grants to, authority to accept, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.77
Investigations, duties, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Licenses, see under HUMAN SERVICES
Lists, Minn. Statutes 2015 145.4243
Misrepresentation, lawsuits, damages, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.27
Orders, audits, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.45
Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22
Postadoption search services data, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.88
Prospective adoptive parents, duties, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Purchase of service contracts, Minn. Statutes 2015 259A.75
Records and record keeping, see same under this topic
Religious societies, and civil marriages, Minn. Statutes 2015 517.201
Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22, 2015 259.45, 2015 259.53
Surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2015 245A.04
Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37, 2015 259.45
Adoption assistance program, see ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Adoption exchange, duties, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.75
Adoption studies and reports, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.41, 2015 260C.611
Adoptive homes, suitability, certification, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.05
Address, filing with agency, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.27
Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21, 2015 259.41, 2015 259.47, 2015 260C.611
Agreements by, communication or contact, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.58, 2015 260C.619, 2015 260C.635
Attorney fees, payment, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.65
Background checks, see same under this topic
Birth parent histories, see same under this topic
Cooperation, background checks, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2015 125A.27, 2015 259.24, 2015 259A.01, 2015 260C.603
Guardians, costs, payment, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.65
Intent to adopt, notice given, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.03
Legal effect of adoption, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.635
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.27, 2015 259.35
Parenting leave, see PREGNANCY AND PARENTING LEAVE
Payments by, petitions, agency motions and reports, costs, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22
Prospective adoptive parents, see same under this topic
Reimbursement, nonrecurring expenses, children with special needs, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.73
Social and medical histories for children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.609
Stepparents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.43, 2015 259.53
Termination of parental rights, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.301
Adoptive siblings, defined as family for child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2015 119B.011
Adult adoption, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21, 2015 259.241, 2015 259.89
Anonymity of parents, disclosure, Indian children, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.34
Birth parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.39, 2015 259.47, 2015 259.89
Hearings on petition, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49
Prospective adoptive parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Temporary preadoptive custody, emergency orders, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Agencies, see Adoption agencies under this topic
Agency audits, Minn. Statutes 2015 245A.04, 2015 259.45
Appeals, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.63, 2015 260C.633
Attorneys, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.65
Authority to place for adoption, agreement, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.25
Availability for adoption, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.317
Adoption assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2015 259A.10
Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2015 245C.33, 2015 245C.34, 2015 259.41
Adoptive parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.601
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2015 245C.10
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.20, 2015 259.29, 2015 259.41, 2015 259.57
Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, Minn. Statutes 2015 260.93
Birth certificates, see Birth records under this topic
Agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.83
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.609
Defined as placement activities, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.43
Prospective adoptive parents, custody motions, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Acknowledgment, agency disclosures, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Address, filing with agency, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.27
Affidavits, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47, 2015 259.89
Agreements by, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Communication or contact with adopted child, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.58, 2015 259.59, 2015 260C.619, 2015 260C.635
Consent, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24, 2015 259.89, 2015 260C.629
Counseling, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Death, notice, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.27, 2015 260C.613
Expenses, payment by prospective adoptive parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.55
Histories, see Birth parent histories under this topic
Information about, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.2252
Lawsuits, agencies, disclosure violations, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Legal counsel, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Legal rights, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.635
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.74, 2015 259.24, 2015 259.27, 2015 259.47
Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.55
Placement, preferences, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.29, 2015 259.57
Searches for, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.88
Signatures, agency disclosure statements, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Stepparent adoptions, confirmation of adoption, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.61
Terminal illness, notice, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.613
Termination of parental rights, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Waivers, direct adoptive placement, counseling, legal counsel, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Adult adoption, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.89
Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.225
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.2252, 2015 260C.637
Indians, use for tribal enrollment or membership, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.2252
Original birth records, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.218, 2015 259.89
Replacement birth records, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.218
Change of name, see CHANGE OF NAME
Child custody proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.20, 2015 518D.103
Child-placing agencies, see Adoption agencies under this topic
Children in need of protection or services
Parental consent, exception, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24
Placement, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.201
Children over age 14, consent to adoption, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24, 2015 260C.629
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 256N.28, 2015 259A.01, 2015 260C.601 to 2015 260C.637
Communication or contact agreements, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.58, 2015 259.59, 2015 260C.619, 2015 260C.635
Confidential or privileged information, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.629
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24, 2015 259.25, 2015 259.47
Putative fathers, denial of paternity, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.52
Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.41
Birth parent expenses, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47, 2015 259.55
Children's homes, Minn. Statutes 2015 317A.907
Expense statements, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.55
Fees, see same under this topic
Legal counsel, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Nonrecurring expenses, special needs children, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.73
Payment by prospective adoptive parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.55
Private child-caring and child-placing agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 317A.907
Damages, adoption agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37, 2015 259.45
Data, see Adoption under GOVERNMENT DATA
Certified copies, foreign persons, replacement birth records, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.218
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.631
Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.218
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.57
Intercountry adoptions, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.60
Accident and health insurance, Minn. Statutes 2015 65A.27
Adopted children, see same under this topic
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.603
Custodial trusts, Minn. Statutes 2015 529.01
Disclosure, consent, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.212
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21, 2015 259.24
Juvenile Court Act, juvenile protection provisions, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.007
Permanency dispositions, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.007
Transfers to minors, Minn. Statutes 2015 527.21
Dependent or neglected children, hearing on petition, notice, service on guardian, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49
Developmentally disabled persons
Consent, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24
Public guardian or conservator, powers, Minn. Statutes 2015 252A.111
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Orders, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.45, 2015 259.47, 2015 260.781
Preadoptive placement, human services licensing, Minn. Statutes 2015 245A.03
Reports, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 259A.01, 2015 260C.601 to 2015 260C.637
Expenses, see Costs under this topic
Special needs, adoption assistance, see ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Adoption agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.29, 2015 259.37, 2015 259.45
Birth certificate information, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.225, 2015 259.89
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Prospective adoptive parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.613
Records, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53, 2015 259.79
Discrimination prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.613
Effect, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.59
Emotionally disturbed children, consent, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24
Equitable adoption, intestate succession, effect, Minn. Statutes 2015 524.2-122
Ethnic minorities, see Minority children under this topic
Exchange, duties, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.75
Execution, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24
Family reunification services, see FAMILY REUNIFICATION
Fathers' adoption registry, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21, 2015 259.49, 2015 259.52
Adoption agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37, 2015 259.45
Petitions, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.52, 2015 357.021
Grandparent visitation, adopted child, Minn. Statutes 2015 257C.08, 2015 259.78, 2015 518.1752
Grants for, Minn. Statutes 2015 256.01, 2015 259.77
Access to reports on suitability, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Appointment, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.65
Hearing on petition, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49
Minor unmarried parents, guardian's consent, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24
Service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.607, 2015 260C.627 to 2015 260C.631
Confidentiality, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.61
Consent procedures, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Hearings on petition, notice, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49, 2015 259.53, 2015 260C.627
Home studies, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.212
Background checks, adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2015 245C.34
Best interests of child, placement, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.29, 2015 259.57
Child custody proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.20
Child's tribe, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.2252, 2015 259.89, 2015 260.761
Consent, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.629
Enrollment in tribe, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.635
Extended family members, identification, social services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 260.761
Indian Child Welfare Act, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.0651, 2015 259.57
Adoptive homes, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.05
Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.60
Putative fathers, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.52
Interstate adoption compacts, Minn. Statutes 2015 259A.65, 2015 260C.615, 2015 260C.621
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.03, 2015 257.04
Jurisdiction, juvenile courts, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.23, 2015 260C.101, 2015 260C.621
Juvenile protection proceedings, purpose, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.001
Adoption agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37, 2015 259.45
Birth parents, payment violations, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.55
Conciliation courts, no jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2015 491A.01
Paternity, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.57
Placement violations, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47, 2015 259.55
Legal counsel, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Legal effect, children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.635
Licenses, see under HUMAN SERVICES
Members of beneficiary's family, Minn. Statutes 2015 529.01
Adoption agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.0651
Indian children, see same under this topic
Ombudspersons for families, see OMBUDSPERSONS FOR FAMILIES
Adoption agencies, audits, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.45
Direct adoptive placement, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Indian children, juvenile court, Minn. Statutes 2015 260.781
Temporary preadoptive custody, emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Parent and child relationship, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.54, 2015 524.2-118
Parenting leave, see PREGNANCY AND PARENTING LEAVE
Adoptive parents, see same under this topic
Birth parents, see same under this topic
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49
Prospective adoptive parents, see same under this topic
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.623, 2015 260C.627 to 2015 260C.633
Contents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.23
Denial, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.57, 2015 260C.633
Filing, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22, 2015 259.23, 2015 259.47, 2015 260C.623, 2015 357.021
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49, 2015 259.53
Intercountry adoptions, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.60
Prospective adoptive parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22
Residence, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22, 2015 259.23
Surcharges, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.52
Verification, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.23, 2015 259.53
Placement prevention services, see PLACEMENT PREVENTION
Adoption placement agreements, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.607, 2015 260C.613, 2015 260C.615, 2015 260C.623
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.605 to 2015 260C.607, 2015 260C.613
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21, 2015 260C.603
Local social services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 393.07
Petitions, filing, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22
Preadoptive placement, human services licensing, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2015 245A.03
Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47, 2015 259.55
Best interests of child, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.29, 2015 259.57
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.20
Indian children, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.29, 2015 259.57
Religious preference, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.29, 2015 259.57
Positive abortion alternatives, Minn. Statutes 2015 145.4235
Postadoption services, see POSTADOPTION SERVICES
Postplacement assessments, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47, 2015 259.53
Private agencies, see PRIVATE CHILD-CARING AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Agencies, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.601 to 2015 260C.637
Legal requirements, statements, Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37, 2015 259.39
Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21, 2015 259.41, 2015 259.47, 2015 260C.611
Agency disclosure statements, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.603
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.613
Expense statements, filing, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Names, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.41
Adoption studies, costs, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.41
Agency costs, motions for orders, reports, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22
Agency fees, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Birth parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47, 2015 259.55
Direct adoptive placement, legal costs, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.55
Recruitment, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.605
Access, Minn. Statutes 2015 144.2252
Birth certificates, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.89
Child placement decisions, adoption agencies, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.31
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.609, 2015 260C.613, 2015 260C.625, 2015 260C.629
Confidentiality, juvenile court records, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.61
Contents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.79
Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2015 13.10, 2015 259.79
Direct adoptive placement, adoption agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53, 2015 259.79
Purchase of service records retention, Minn. Statutes 2015 259A.75
Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.01, 2015 257.066
Retention, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47, 2015 259.79
Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.066, 2015 259.87
Transfer and storage, costs, surety bonds for, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2015 245A.04
Treatment, generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 13.10
Use, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.79
Recruitment efforts, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.317
Referral services, adoption agencies, disclosure statements, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.37
Children, out-of-home placement, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.0725
Children under guardianship of commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.625
Confidentiality, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Investigations, part of court file, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Safe Place for Newborns adoptions, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.150
Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24
Placed together, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.613, 2015 260C.617
Social and medical histories, Minn. Statutes 2015 259A.01, 2015 260C.609
Special laws regarding, Minn. Const. art 12 s 1
Special needs children, adoption assistance program, see ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Standards, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Defined as placement activities, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.21
Direct adoptive placement, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Filing, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.41, 2015 259.47
Support services, ombudspersons for families, Minn. Statutes 2015 257.0762
Transfers to minors, see TRANSFERS TO MINORS
Venue, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.23, 2015 259.47, 2015 260C.621
Birth parents, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Children under guardianship of commissioner, prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2015 260C.605
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.22
Hearing on petition, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24, 2015 259.49
Legal counsel, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.47
Preadoption residence, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.53
Consents, generally, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.24
Hearing on petition, waiver of notice, Minn. Statutes 2015 259.49