Statewide Adoption Agencies

Lutheran Family Service

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa, Western Iowa, Eastern Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Domestic Infant Adoption
  • Special Needs Adoption
  • Embryo Adoption
  • Home Study Services
  • Post Adoption Placement Services & Support
  • Pregnancy Options & Birthparent Counseling
  • Search and Reunion Assistance
  • Licensed Child Placing & Adoption Agency

Website:

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number:

  • (515) 251-4900 – Adoption Services Des Moines
  • (515) 573-3138 – Adoption Services Fort Dodge
  • (877) 510-2229 – Birthparent Services
  • Many Hearts unplanned pregnancy support text line: Text “love” to (844) 764-2029

Office Address:

  • Des Moines, IA – 6200 Aurora Avenue Suite 410W, Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Fort Dodge, IA – 409 Kenyon Road, Suite C, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

New Horizons Adoption Agency, Inc.

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Infant Adoption
  • International Adoption
  • Home Study Services
  • Post Adoption Placement Services
  • Pregnancy Options Counseling

Website: https://www.nhadoptionagency.org

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number:

  • (641) 421-7332
  • (319) 848-3284

Office Address: 103 East State Street, Suite 623, Mason City, IA 50402

Holt International Children’s Services

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Domestic Adoption
  • International Adoption & Programs
  • Special Needs Adoption
  • Home Study Services
  • Post Adoption Placement Services & Support

Website: https://www.holtinternational.org

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (402) 934-5031

Office Address: 1811 Maple St, Hull, IA 51239

Avalon Center

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Birthparent Counseling
  • Domestic Adoption
  • Domestic Adoption Home Study Services
  • Post Adoption Placement Services

Website: https://www.avaloncenter.us/

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number:

  • (641) 422-0070
  • (866) 722-0070

Office Address: 1202 South Main St, Charles City, IA 50515

Adoption Connection: The Iowa Center For Adoption

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Domestic Adoption
  • Pregnancy Options & Birthparent Counseling
  • Home Study Services
  • Post Adoption Placement Services & Support

Website: https://www.adoptioniowa.com

Phone Number: (515) 965-8029

Office Address: 7405 University Ave, Suite 6, Clive, IA 50325

Adoption Associates of Iowa

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Biological Parent Background
  • Domestic Adoption Home Studies
  • Post Placement/Post Adoption Services
  • Pregnancy Counseling & Assistance

Website: https://www.adoptionsiowa.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (515) 249-3403

Office Address: 3915 74th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

4 R Kids – Teresa P. McElroy

Regions: Statewide, Western Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Adoption Investigator
  • Domestic Adoption Services
  • Infant Adoption Services
  • Licensed Child Placing Agency
  • Post Placement
  • Special Needs Adoption

Website: https://4-r-kids.org/

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (712) 574-1680

Office Address: 3632 Pierce St, Sioux City, IA 51104

Susan R. Gauger ACSW/LISW

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Certified Adoption Investigator
  • Domestic Adoption Home Studies
  • Gay/Lesbian Friendly Investigator
  • Post Placement
  • Prenatal Counseling

Phone Number:

  • (515) 277-3101
  • (515) 778-9658

Office Address: 7405 University Ave, Suite 6, Clive, IA 50325

Lucy Stam, MS, CAI

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa, Western Iowa, Eastern Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Certified Adoption Investigator
  • Home Studies
  • Post Placement Services
  • Motivational Interviewing Training

Website: https://strongheartadoptionsandconsulting.com/

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (515) 991-3977

Bambi L. Schrader, LBSW

Regions: Statewide, Central Iowa, Western Iowa, Eastern Iowa

Services Offered:

  • Certified Adoption Investigator
  • Domestic Home Study and Updates
  • Gay/Lesbian Friendly Investigator
  • Post Placement Investigation

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (515) 290-3765