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Our kids aren’t that different than other kids. They like to fly kites, pick dandelions and chase fireflies. They like to go camping, shoot hoops, hang out with their friends and listen to music. They may have had an unhappy past, but they imagine a brighter future. They just need someone to be there for them, to tell them they can succeed, to tell them they are special. Someone like you.
Adoption from Foster Care
Many families adopt from foster care after becoming licensed foster parents. Sometimes foster children cannot return home safely to their birth families, and the parental rights are terminated. When children are legally available for adoption, foster parents often have an opportunity to adopt children who are already in their homes as foster placements. In Iowa, we’re fortunate to have many families adopt this way.
The children listed on this page are also available for adoption, but for various reasons need a forever family outside of their current placement. To adopt a child you see on the website, you will still need to go through the licensing process. Click on a picture to inquire about specific children or learn more.
Common myths of foster care adoption
Voices of Iowa Children
Loving families make a difference! Learn how through the letters, poems and art of Iowa children.
Photography
Members of the Professional Photographers of Iowa volunteer their time to take these photos of Iowa children waiting to be adopted. If you are a professional photographer and would like to volunteer, please contact Della Degner.
Email and Text Alerts
To be among the first to know about new kids looking for a forever family, sign up for email alerts and/or text alerts! Fill out the following form and you’ll receive an email each time we add a new picture and biography to the Web site. You only need to sign up once - there is no need to sign up again after you receive an email alert. To subscribe to text message alerts, click here. (We are unable to send texts to US Cellular customers.)
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