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We’re thrilled to share that LCFS Adoption Social Worker Lori Lynch was featured in WAND-TV’s heartwarming story about Daniel and Holly Turkowski’s adoption journey in honor of National Adoption Month! It’s a joy to support families like the Turkowskis as they grow through the gift of adoption. Click here to watch their story.

As adoptive parents, National Adoption Month is a time to celebrate the beauty of adoption, while recognizing that it’s a lifelong journey. Adoption doesn’t end when a child comes home; it continues through every stage of life, bringing with it questions, struggles, and moments of deep connection. Children who were adopted may seek answers about their past and connections to ...

This November, join families across the nation in celebrating National Adoption Month—a time to recognize adoption as a beautiful and complex journey that lasts a lifetime. Adoption is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process filled with questions, challenges, and profound moments of love and connection. As adoptive families navigate this journey, it is crucial they have a strong ...

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative new program, Best Start for Families. This experiential training model provides families with the necessary motivation, tools and skills to navigate the challenges of parenting successfully.  The “Best Start for Families-A Health Equity Approach” curriculum is based on the International Child Development Program ...

The term open adoption is often still misunderstood outside of the adoption world. In simple terms, an open adoption is one in which the expectant parents identify who they want to adopt their child, begin to form a relationship with them, and then after placement they have some level of mutually agreed upon contact with the adoptive family and child. ...