EVOLVE Adoption & Family Services

Children all over the world are growing up without permanent families. These children are in desperate need of affection, stability, and a place to call home. At EVOLVE, we work diligently to unite these children with families who will love, support, and value them as individuals.

The idea of “family” is evolving every day. We understand that each situation is unique, personal, and significant, and we treat it as such. We welcome and are committed to serving all individuals and families, regardless of race, religion, age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or marital status. Our staff is dedicated to helping families throughout the entire adoption process, supporting them in their transitions, and preparing them for life as a family.

EVOLVE offers a variety of programs because we know families can be built in multiple ways. Our various programs are designed to support all evolving individuals and families by:

Providing a variety of Domestic Infant programs to fit the needs of those families looking to adopt an infant from anywhere in the US.

Guiding and supporting families in our International Adoption programs as they grow their family through the adoption of children in need of families all over the world.

Recruiting and training families interested in our Foster Care program. These families serve as foundational support for children in times of life transition.

Offering free, unbiased support to those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, in our Pregnancy Services program. Our pregnancy counselors help women and their families know their options and make the decisions that are best for them, free of judgment or pressure.

Working with children directly, taking time to get to know them, their interests, and what makes them unique in our Child-Focused Recruitment program. Statistics have shown the value of individually preparing and supporting children in foster care on their journey to find a family.

Why Choose EVOLVE?

Why choose EVOLVE Adoption & Family Services over other Minnesota or Wisconsin adoption and family support agencies or counties?

At EVOLVE, we can provide the personalized support that you would expect from a small, private agency, while offering the expertise and program variety of a larger organization. You can expect support through every step of way, from every perspective of an evolving family.

Our staff embrace and are passionate about working with individuals of any age, ethnicity, culture, or family structure. We have a global perspective that extends beyond the “typical” agency experience, breaking down any barriers towards family formation.

We’re located anywhere from the heart of the Twin Cities to the middle of the St. Croix Valley but work statewide, as well as in western Wisconsin, to unite children with loving families.

A Rich History

EVOLVE Adoption & Family Services was formed in the summer of 2014 through a union of two strong, growing agencies with each over 38 years of adoption and family support experience: Crossroads Adoption Services and HOPE Adoption & Family Services.

Crossroads Adoption Services began in 1976, licensed as a child-placing agency by the State of Minnesota under the name of OURS Children’s Services. Crossroads’ primary focus was working with children and families who weren’t being served by other agencies due to varying restrictions. Crossroads worked hard to unite children born both domestically, as well as internationally, from countries all over the world, such as China, Colombia, India, Nepal, The Phillipines, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, and others.

In all, Crossroads helped over 4,500 children unite with permanent, loving families. Of those children, 25% were from the United States, while 75% were from around the world.

HOPE Adoption & Family Services started in 1978 after a group of friends attempting to adopt internationally realized that agencies during that time were either not doing international adoptions or that those agencies were only open to certain types of families. These friends decided their organization would be founded on inclusivity–focusing on the many children who waited, but also on the individualism of families ready to open their hearts.

After 37 years of work, HOPE helped over 2,000 children find families through adoption both domestically and internationally from 52 countries. HOPE also served 500 individuals and families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy through a Pregnancy Services program and assisted families interested in the Foster Care program.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Non-Discrimination Policy
The Board of Directors of EVOLVE is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the agency, in recognition of the essential rights of all children and individuals, to provide agency services without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, union or political affiliation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, or reliance on public assistance except where a bonafide qualification exists.

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