Adoption: Finding a Family for a Child

Adoption: Finding a Family for a Child – Adoption. We think of it immediately when we hear of friends or family members who are experiencing infertility. What a wonderful solution! Yes, but it is so much more. Adoption is not just about finding a child for a family who can’t have a child. Consider it the other way around: adoption is about finding a family for a child who doesn’t have a family. Hundreds of thousands of children are waiting to be adopted. Consider the opportunity that exists for us to loudly proclaim our belief in the value of life by joining these children to permanent, loving families through adoption! In this booklet, Wanda L. Pritzel, director of operations for Lutheran Family Service of Iowa, explores the available adoption opportunities including: adopting an older child; adopting internationally; adopting an infant; adopting an embryo. She also discusses adoption resources and includes a list of “What Can We Do?” suggestions.

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