Minn. R. Adop. P. 50.01

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 50.01 - Placement Preferences

Subd. 1. Generally. In any adoptive placement of an Indian child, a preference shall be given, in the absence of good cause to the contrary, to a placement with:

(a) a member of the Indian child's extended family;

(b) other members of the Indian child's tribe; or

(c) other Indian families.

Subd. 2. Preadoptive Placements.

An Indian child accepted for preadoptive placement shall be placed in the least restrictive setting which most approximates a family and in which the child's special needs, if any, may be met. The child shall also be placed within reasonable proximity to his or her home, taking into account any special needs of the child. In any preadoptive placement, a preference shall be given, in the absence of good cause to the contrary, to a placement with:

(a) a member of the Indian child's extended family;

(b) a foster home licensed, approved, or specified by the Indian child's tribe;

(c) an Indian foster home licensed or approved by an authorized non-Indian licensing authority; or

(d) an institution for children approved by an Indian tribe or operated by an Indian organization which has a program suitable to meet the Indian child's needs.

Minn. R. Adop. P. 50.01