Additional Donation Information, International Adoption Clinic at the University of Minnesota

WHY DO WE WORK ON A DONATION BASIS?
Since the inception of the International Adoption Medicine Program (formerly International Adoption Clinic), we have relied on donations--rather than fees--for service.  We choose to continue this policy for two reasons:

• We wish to make our services available to everyone considering adoption, irrespective of their financial situation.  In a large study of international adoptees placed in Minnesota during 1990-98, families who had their referral information reviewed by a medical professional had clearer expectations about their adopted child's medical and behavioral concerns and had a more positive outlook on international adoption as a way to build a family.  In their adopted children, attention deficit disorder and attachment and learning problems were reported about 50% less often. We do not want you to forgo a medical review simply because you cannot afford another fee.
  
• Opponents of international adoption have gone so far as to characterize the adoption process as "trafficking".  We are sensitive to this issue and wish to avoid the appearance that we are profiting from adoption placements.

TAX INFORMATION
Donations are 100% tax deductible, and you will receive a receipt from the Minnesota Medical Foundation within one month of our receipt of your gift.

MATCHING GIFTS
We are glad to receive your employer's or charitable organization's matching gift. Please mail your matching gift form to us at International Adoption Medicine Program; Attn: Ann Fandrey; 717 Delaware St SE, Room 365; Minneapolis, MN  55414.

WHERE DO YOUR DONATION DOLLARS GO?
Your donation dollars go toward pre- and post-adoption parent education and outreach, clinical care, research into best practices in the care of international adoptees, advocacy for orphans, and medical education in international adoption medicine and research in global health.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES BY DONATION

• Pre-adoption travel consult (for parents who are planning to travel to pick up their newly adopted child), $250. This is a 60-minute face-to-face or phone-to-phone meeting with one of our adoption medicine professionals. Email iac@umn.edu to schedule this meeting.
• General pre-adoption consultation (for parents who are deciding what country to adopt from, and what types of medical issues they are prepared to parent), $250. This is a 60-minute face-to-face or phone-to-phone meeting with one of our adoption medicine professionals. Email iac@umn.edu to schedule this meeting.
• 10-day waiver letter (for parents adopting from Russia), $150. You will receive two original copies of the letter stating a medical necessity for expediting your child's release, signed by our adoption medicine staff and notarized.

Please note: post-adoption clinic costs are a separate expense. The clinic visits are covered under most insurance plans. Please see the clinic appointment page for more information.