Infant Adoption

Infant Adoption

This program provides stable, loving homes for Wisconsin- and Michigan born infants and children.   Applications for this program are limited. Applicants must be Wisconsin or Michigan residents. Please inquire with the LSS office in your area for more details.

  • Adopting couples must be married.
  • Children are primarily newborns.
  • Applications may be considered throughout the year for minority children who are African-American or bi-racial.
  • Adopting couples must be open to a fully identified (i.e., open) adoption.
  • LSS does not have restrictions on families based upon the age of adopting parents, number of children already in the family and infertility.
  • Birthparents select the adoptive family for their child from non-identifying portfolios prepared by adopting parents.
  • The book of portfolios is available for viewing by birthparents being served by all LSS offices in Wisconsin and Michigan that provide adoption services.
  • Option of utilizing parentprofiles.com with reduced rate through LSS.
  • A history of the birth family is usually available.
  • LSS further supports its commitment to children with these accreditation and memberships:
         Hague Accreditation
         COAAccreditation  
         JCICS Member (Joint Council on International Children's Services)
         CWLAMember (Child Welfare League of America)

 

 

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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Success Stories

Success Story - Russia AdoptionLarry and Wendy adopted Hana from Russia

Hana has transitioned wonderfully. She is a beautiful little girl that is full of life.

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