Fost Adopt Story: The Godfrey Family
About our Fost-Adopt Program Our Fost-Adopt program was created to bridge the gap between a child’s initial need for temporary care and the long-term need for a permanent home. HFS…
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Infant Adoption Story: The Naples Family
About our Infant Adoption Program The adoption process begins with two-hour orientation that walks participants through the adoption process. Holy Family Services provides monthly orientations to prospective adoptive parents seeking…
Blessed & Grateful
Pictured at the 2019 Circle of Hope Gala with Eric and his parents are his grandparents Dwayne and Lilia Fischer and German & Fran Von Thal. Beginning the adoption process,…
Changing the World One Child at a Time
If you’ve ever had a calling to make a difference in the world, there’s no greater way than making a difference in a child’s life. Among the most vulnerable members…
You’re Finally Here… I’ve Been Waiting For You
Pictured from the Adoption Guild December 2019 Gathering (L to R): HFS staff Linda Shirley, parents Susan and Leroy, brother Devon, baby Dane, and HFS Board members Marianne Wright, Deno Kidde and…
Adoption Story from HFS Board Secretary, Marianne Wright
Then and now: the Kearney family from when the siblings were all first brought together to now. At HFS, we are so lucky that our own board members have their…
“I just wanted to be a Mom.”
Personal testimony from HFS’ Board President Like many couples trying to conceive, it was not as easy as it would seem. I felt I had to try all my options…
Navigating Fost-Adoption
Hoping to build upon the wonderful family experience they already had, Alene and Melissa Campbell–Langdell began their journey of planning to adopt. Early on in the process, infant adoption seemed…