Our Stories

Watch the Hansen Family’s Open Adoption Story

Watch the Shell Family’s Open Adoption Story

Watch the Gore Family’s Adoption Story

Watch Brionna’s Open Adoption Story

Watch the Tia’s Open Adoption Story

Read Ashley and Brandon’s Adoption Story Here…

Brandon, Ashley, Savannah, and Tucker in September 2018 just after Tucker's adoption finalization — Brandon, Ashley, Savannah, and Tucker just after Tucker’s adoption finalization

Read Randy & Carla’s Adoption Story Here…

Ben & Beth - Adopted children of Randy & Carla — Ben & Beth – Adopted children of Randy & Carla

KFUO Radio interviewed 3 of our families that have adopted children through Lutheran Family Service! Listen to their beautiful adoption stories!

Listen to the Poss family adoption story HERE!
- Landon and Teresa Poss with adopted daughter, Thérèse-Marie
Hear the Bougher family share their adoption story HERE!
- Tracy and Karen Bougher with adopted son, Dominic
Listen to the Garcia family’s adoption story HERE!
- In the photo is mom, Moriah, (husband Victor not in photo), big sister, Amaya, and adopted baby boy, Teo.

Read Barbara’s Birth Parent Story Here…

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From the Blog

Guided By Grace: Russell’s Adoption Story
by Aaron & Maria, Parents

Aaron and Maria’s journey to parenthood began years before they ever knew it — through summer camps, prayerful waiting, and an unshakable sense that God was preparing a unique path for their family. This is the story of how faith, courage, and love led them to their son, Russell.