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Applicant Eligibility Requirements and Pre-Adopt Meeting Request Form

Both married and single adults (heneafter referred to as "family") may apply to the Agency Adoption Program.

All applicants shall meet all the following eligibility requirements:

  • The prospective adoptive family must be active members of the same Christian church in the community of family residence. Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska defines Christian as: "one who believes in the Triune God and confesses that Christ is Lord."

  • Must be residents of Nebraska or Pottawattamie Co., Iowa unless a military family.

  • Couples must be married at least 2 years at the time of formal application.

  • Must have family major medical insurance.

  • Prospective adoptive parents shall be 21 years of age and no more than 44 years of age at the time of application.

  • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

  • Must complete the formal application procedure including the release of information and references from non-relatives, employers, pastor and medical doctors. Further medical information, psychological assessment, counseling or other action may be required of prospective adoptive parents prior to the approval of a homestudy.

  • Must complete and clear the adult and child registry checks.

If you meet all the above requirements, please complete the form below to request a meeting with one of our Adoption Therapists, or call (402) 661-7100 or (800) 267-9876.

Pre-Adopt Meeting Request

Today's Date*
Name (First & Last)*
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone*
e-mail
 

I / We meet the following Agency Adoption program requirements:

I am active in a Christian church / We are active in the same Christian church.
Church and location

I am / We are residents of Nebraska, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa or are in the military.

I / We have major medical insurance.
Specify:

I am a / We are high school/GED graduate(s).

If married, we have been married more than two years.

I am / We are under the age of 44.

I am / We are requesting an appointment in the following LFS office:

Omaha Lincoln

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