In 2018, Linn County had one of the highest numbers of children in foster care in the state. According to the Iowa Department of Human Services, Polk County was the only county with more. Four Oaks ...

For National Adoption Day on November 17, which strives to raise awareness of the 117,000 children in foster care waiting for permanent homes, we asked adoption professionals, adoptive parents, and ...

The decision to adopt marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey—one filled with anticipation, hope, and the promise of unconditional love. For thousands of families each year, adoption creates ...

Adoption is a beautiful journey of love, commitment and family building. For many families, it’s the perfect path to parenthood. If you’re considering adoption, this guide will equip you with the ...

When it comes to adoption, there is a misconception that being selected by a birth mother and bringing home a baby is all about chance and luck. As an adoption consultant, I find that is anything but ...

FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Adults who were adopted in childhood perceive that medical professionals lack knowledge on the health implications of adoption, according to a study published ...

During the U.S. bishops' meeting in November, buried in the middle of discussions about pro-life politics, plans for a eucharistic revival and the church's new penal canon law, there was a ...

Lawmakers do love an alphabet soup when it comes to naming their legislation. But for some, if the clever name helps it stick in the minds of those who will be voting for it, the wordplay is worth the ...