The Adoption Medicine Clinic, University of Minnesota

01/02/2026

Happy New Year! 🎊

The Adoption Medicine Clinic has much in store for 2026! Be sure to turn on notifications so you don't miss out on upcoming events, service highlights and resource announcements!



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12/29/2025

Don’t miss our next edition of the Adoption Medicine Clinic Quarterly Newsletter! Our December newsletter will highlight 2025 at the Adoption Medicine Clinic. You won’t want to miss out! 🎉

Sign up for the AMC Quarterly Newsletter at https://z.umn.edu/amcnewsletter



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12/15/2025

Each November, the University of Minnesota Foundation hosts , an event where proceeds go towards supporting transformational pediatric care at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. This year our fabulous AMC Director, Dr. Judith Eckerle was a model on the FashionFest runway! 👠



Image Discription: Dr. Judith Eckerle in a purple and blue patterned outfit walking on the runway.

11/25/2025

Join AMC Director, Dr. Judith Eckerle and other panel experts on Thursday, Dec. 4th at 1:00 pm (CT) as they share with the Zero to Three community on how Minnesota is working to support young children and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.



Join webinar: https://www.zerotothree.org/event/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-minnesotas-work-on-assessment-treatment-and-building-a-workforce/

Image Description: Zero to Three Logo, with event details & a headshot of Dr. Judith Eckerle below. Event details read, "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Minnesota's Work on Assessment, Treatment, and Building a Workforce from the Clinician, Parent and Research Perspective. Thursday, Dec. 4th, 2025 - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (CT) - Free Webinar"

11/20/2025

The AMC is the only clinic in the nation where children are seen by a pediatrician, clinical child psychologist, occupational therapist and dental hygienist who specializes in foster and adoption medicine. This specialized, multidisciplinary team allows for greater accuracy in connecting families with early intervention supports, setting children up to thrive.

With your support on Give to the Max Day, our Patient-Family Support Fund will continue providing assistance for children needing care at the AMC. You will open up doors for families across the nation to be seen by our team, who otherwise would not be able to access care to due to financial barriers.

Join us today to help us reach our goal of raising $1,500! Your generosity today will impact a child for a lifetime!



https://z.umn.edu/AMC-Give25

10/27/2025

The Adoption Medicine Clinic is excited to see families at Foster Adopt Minnesota Circus of the Heart this Saturday at 1:00 pm!

Circus of the Heart Link: https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/about/circus-of-the-heart/



Image description: Circus of the Heart logo with event details (Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at North End Event Center, St. Paul). Centered on the page is a red and gold circus tent and the Adoption Medicine Clinic logo below.

08/04/2025

Be sure to follow the new Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families page to receive the latest updates on state programing for Minnesota families and children!

Additional information about the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families can also be found at https://dcyf.mn.gov/

DCYF's child safety and permanency programs help ensure children grow up in safe, stable, and supportive homes. We support families through adoption and kinship care with financial assistance, training, and access to counseling resources. This work is focused on strengthening families, securing permanent homes for children and youth, and preventing maltreatment.

Counties and Tribes deliver most of these services directly, while DCYF provides oversight, guidance, and resources to help keep children safe and families together whenever possible.

07/11/2025

Birth to Three Clinic Director and AMC Clinical Psychology Partner, Dr. Maria Kroupina received the Golden Apple at this year's University for Minnesota Foundation No.28.

Dr. Kroupina was nominated for this award by University of Minnesota residents and fellows for her outstanding teaching. Congratulations Dr. Kroupina!

To learn about WineFest No.28 visit https://winefest.umn.edu/

Image Description: Headshot of Dr. Maria Kroupina with the WineFest No. 28 logo in the top right hand corner and the Adoption Medicine Clinic logo running along the bottom of the image.

07/08/2025

Congratulations to AMC Director, Dr. Judith Eckerle MD, for being named to the 2025 Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors list. Those on this list were nominated by their peers for providing high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care. This is Dr. Judith Eckerle's fifth consecutive year being named to this prestigious list. The AMC is honored to have Dr. Eckerle as a part of our multidisciplinary team caring for children who have been adopted or placed into foster care!

To see the full list of University of Minnesota Physicians named on the Top Doctors list visit, https://mphysicians.org/news/2025/06/18/leading-list-195-m-physicians-doctors-named-mplsstpaul-magazines-2025-top-doctors

Image Description: Dr. Judith Eckerle's headshot with MPLS.St.Paul Magazine logo in top right corner and AMC logo across the bottom of the image.

07/03/2025

🚨NEW PODCAST🚨

Dr. Dana Johnson sat down with to discuss common special needs in international adoptions. Follow the link below to listen in!

Listen at https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/common-special-needs-in-international-adoption-2/



Image Description: Headshot of Dr. Dana Johnson on a green background with text under reading "Common Special Needs in International Adoption". Also displayed is the Creating a Family logo and the Adoption Medicine Clinic logo.

07/02/2025

The Adoption Medicine Clinic is thrilled to see our founder, Dr. Dana Johnson, honored by the National Council for Adoption (NCFA) for his lifetime of contributions towards the care of adoptees and children impacted by the foster care system!

Congratulations Dr. Johnson! We thank you for the years of care and dedication you have provided to children around the world!





Image Description: (1) Dr. Johnson accepting his award (2) Dr. Johnson with current AMC Director Dr. Judith Eckerle (3) Dr. Johnson receiving his award from President and CEO of NCFA Ryan Hanlon

06/30/2025

The Adoption Medicine Clinic had a great time connecting with organizations across the state at the Annual NCFA Conference! Thanks @!

If you are an organization looking for resource booths for an upcoming event, let us know! We want to be at your next event! Contact iac@umn.edu to inquire further.



Image Description: Photo of the Adoption Medicine Clinic's resource booth in Minneapolis, MN at the Annual NCFA Conference.