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Journey to Parenthood

by beanstalk | Jul 1, 2019 | Adoption, Blog, foster care, Parenting, southwest office

Meet Aubren and Zach. They came to LFCS several years ago to learn more about foster care and adoption services. Their journey to parenthood took several interesting turns, but the support from LFCS made the difference. Watch below to learn about their experience....

Promise of Family through Adoption

by beanstalk | Sep 14, 2018 | Adoption, Blog, family services, Parenting, pregnancy services

Heather & Longley’s Story Even before learning they were unable to have biological children, Heather and Longley considered adoption. But as a U.S. Navy test pilot, the couple rarely stayed in one place long enough to even consider the idea. That was until...

Promise of Safety – Recovering from Abuse

by beanstalk | Apr 23, 2018 | Adoption, Blog, foster care, Parenting

Bentley was just four-months old when he was brought into the care of LFCS. After his birth parents shook and suffocated him to near death, he spent three weeks in the ICU recovering. The abuse left Bentley blind and with a feeding tube. That was just the beginning of...

A Promise of Love – Foster Care and Family Services

by beanstalk | Feb 26, 2018 | Adoption, Blog, family services, foster care

Love, Foster Care and Family When we are young, we assume we will fall in love, get married, and children will follow. But starting a family is not always as easy as we might assume.  Adopting from foster care was not the path to parenthood Ericka and Brad expected,...
A Promise of Love – Birth Parent Services

A Promise of Love – Birth Parent Services

by beanstalk | Feb 19, 2018 | Adoption, Blog, family services, Parenting

Having a baby can challenge even when you feel like you have it all together. So imagine living on the streets with your young son and finding out you are pregnant as you struggle to overcome addiction. What choice would be best for you?  Bree and Tony made the...
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