Adoption
Posted on July 31, 2023
by Kim Laube
Many women find themselves in dangerous situations during an unexpected pregnancy, especially if there are people in their life who are violent. Safe Haven relinquishments allow the birthmother, birthfather, or a designee to bring the child to a safe location and never reveal any information about themselves or the child without being prosecuted for abandonment.
Adoption
Posted on July 1, 2023
by Lutheran Family Service
Baby Vinny had been residing at the hospital with no visitors for over a month; his mom and dad had not made contact in the 40 days since his birth in February 2022. A University of Iowa hospital social worker knew Vinny needed a loving family and knew who to call to find him one […]
Adoption
Posted on January 4, 2023
Baby Caleb entered this world in a whirlwind of events, born 9-weeks premature via emergency C-section.
Adoption
Posted on July 12, 2022
by Carla R. Roghair
I prayed and prayed to be pregnant to no avail. After a year of trying unsuccessfully to conceive, I went to the doctor and was referred to a specialist. Fertility drugs did not work.
Adoption
Posted on March 18, 2022
by Kim Laube
The Down Syndrome adoption program is simple. Lutheran Family Service will do as much as possible (charging no fees for our work) for two families a year to adopt a child with Down Syndrome; rescuing them from a likely death by abortion. Over 70 percent of babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome in the womb will be aborted. We want all women to know that your baby is wanted – even if they have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome!
Adoption
Posted on September 27, 2021
by Tiffany Bergman
The wonderful thing about working with an adoption agency like Lutheran Family Service to choose an adoptive family is that we’ve done all the behind-the-scenes work in selecting families to be in our adoption program that can provide a safe and loving home for your baby.
Adoption
Posted on September 21, 2021
by Kim Laube
The vast majority of women who make an adoption plan for their child will tell you they weren’t sure in the beginning, likely changed their mind throughout the pregnancy, and eventually found peace with their decision at some point along the way.
Adoption
Posted on September 21, 2021
by Jessica Lynch
Costs associated with adoption can be at the top of the worry-list for many couples. The good news is that there are many sources for funding adoptions.
Adoption
Posted on November 21, 2019
Adoption is an incredibly beautiful thing in so many ways. When an expectant mother chooses life, so many lives are forever and beautifully changed. Nonetheless, the journey of adoption can also be tough. The wait, the worry, the unknown and the unexpected.
