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

8 Meaningful Ways Congregations Can Support The Adoption Journey
by Kim Laube

Congregations can play a meaningful role in the adoption journey through prayer, practical support, financial assistance, and ongoing encouragement. Discover eight ways your church can walk alongside children, birth parents, and adoptive families, reminding them that no one has to walk this journey alone.