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Minnesota

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 259.22

• Any person

• Resident of the State 1 year or more

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 259.22

Any child or adult

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: §§ 259.22; 259.47

• Commissioner of Human Services

• A licensed child-placing agency

Direct placement by a parent or guardian must be approved by the court.

© This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.

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