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New Life Adoptions’ Staff

Jennifer Patrick, MSW, LICSW

Jennifer Patrick, MSW, LICSW

Director of New Life Adoptions

Jennifer has more than 25 years experience working in the adoption field, working directly with expectant parents through decision making and the adoption journey for over 10 years. With a passion for research and development, Jennifer has been able to greatly enhance the adoption services offered by New Life Adoptions with the addition of embryo adoption services, increased learning and education for families, and collaborative work with other agencies. She feels privileged to oversee the adoption process for both birth parents and adoptive families at New Life Adoptions.
Email: jennifer@newlifeadoptionsmn.org
Phone: 612.746.5660

Rebecca Anfinrud, LSW

Rebecca Anfinrud, LSW

Post Adoption & Administrative Social Worker

Rebecca started her career at New Life Adoptions in 2013, supporting birth parents in their decision making and adoption plans. She moved to her current role in 2016 and is now the first point of contact for incoming adoptive families as well as supporting all members of the adoption triad after the adoption is complete. Rebecca loves getting to know each client she works with, learning how adoption has uniquely impacted their life, and being able to provide customized support and services.
Email: rebecca@newlifeadoptionsmn.org
Phone: 612.746.5670

Ali Echevarria, LSW

Ali Echevarria, LSW

Expectant Parent Social Worker

After finishing an internship in New Life's pregnancy and parenting program, Ali wanted to pursue a similar social work position. She has always had an interest in adoption, specifically the role birth parents play in the process. Ali feels honored to be able to walk with birth parents during their decision making and adoption planning. Ali loves getting to know each birth parent and their story, and see their tremendous affection and adoration for their child.

Email: ali@newlifeadoptionsmn.org
Phone: 612.413.0056

Caitlin Johnson, LSW

Caitlin Johnson, LSW

Expectant Parent Social Worker

Caitlin has known she wanted to work in adoption since pursuing a career in social work. She has been with New Life Adoptions since 2011, supporting expectant parents through the decision making process and adoption planning. Caitlin loves connecting with birth parents at any stage of the decision making process. She is amazed at the strength and selfless love birth parents have as they make a plan for their child.
Email: caitlin@newlifeadoptionsmn.org
Phone: 507.512.9492

Brita Weber, LSW

Brita Weber, LSW

Adoption Social Worker

Brita’s 18 years of adoption experience include working with adoptive families from the beginning of their home study until placement along with working with birth parents in the beginning of her career. She loves working with adoptive families and supporting them throughout the adoption journey. She married her college sweetheart and has four married children and three grandchildren to hug and love. Much of her spare time is spending time with family and serving in the church where her husband is one of the pastors.
Email: brita@newlifeadoptionsmn.org
Phone: 612.746.5658