Who Can Adopt?

Adoption is a lifelong commitment of love, and all kinds of families choose to build their families through adoption. At Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), our priority is finding families who can provide safe, loving care to children in need of permanent families. We encourage families of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to consider adopting through LSSI.

Adoptive parent(s) at LSSI:

• Must be able to provide a safe, nurturing home for a child. This includes being emotionally and financially able to care for a child.
• Do NOT have to be Lutheran. Families of any religious background or no religious background are welcome.
• Must be residents of Illinois.
• Can be single or married.
• Must meet the standards for a State of Illinois foster home license. This is required for all types of agency-assisted domestic infant adoption and some types of international adoption. LSSI will assist you in learning about and meeting these standards. This includes a background check.
• Must complete the required adoption preparation classes, which LSSI provides.