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.
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.
- Infant Adoption
- Minority Adoption
- Independent & Relative Adoption
- Step-Parent Adoption
- Open Adoption
- Foster Care Adoption
Special Needs
Post-Adoption Services
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Adoption Facts
"We feel very lucky to have adopted through LSS. We were taken care of in every aspect of the adoption."
Adopted from Russia at age nine
Koyla was adopted from Russia at age nine. He is now sixteen and has written about his thoughts, feels and experiences for you.
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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.