Adoption Options
A genuine commitment to customer service makes Lutheran Social Services an exceptional adoption agency. We recognize the needs of each member of the adoption triad (birth parent, child, adoptive family) and the uniqueness of each adoptive family. You can be assured that an LSS adoption professional will address your adoption with expertise.
For immediate information, fill out the adoptive parents online information request form. After submitting this online form, you will receive adoption information via email and an LSS staff member will contact you within one or two business days.
Adoption Steps
International Adoption
Lutheran Social Services International Adoption Programs have successfully placed hundreds of children in their forever families throughout United States. These programs offer adoption opportunities in Philippines, Kenya and Russia.
Domestic Adoption
Lutheran Social Services domestic adoption programs are committed to providing permanent, loving homes for children born within the United States and entrusted to our care.
- Open Adoption
- Foster Care Adoption
- Infant Adoption
- Minority Adoption
- Independent & Relative Adoption
- Step-Parent Adoption
Special Needs
Post-Adoption Services
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Adoption Facts
The IRS allows for a significant tax credit for adoption. The credit is based on your personal tax and income situation.
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Our staff has over 60 years of adoption service experience - both here and abroad. We can answer any questions you may have.
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