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Infant Adoption Services

LSS-MT offers decision-making counseling to birthmothers and their families who are experiencing and unplanned pregnancy. Through this service, a birthparent may decide that adoption is the best plan for the baby.  To assist with this plan, we provide loving families for the birthparent's children.

Steps in adopting through our infant program

  • Informational meeting
  • Application
  • Self-written autobiography
  • References, medical and background checks
  • Participation in adoption preparation workshop
  • Home study
  • Profile letter to birthparents

The initial eligibility requirements for our domestic program include

  • Montana residence

  • Two years of marriage

  • Preference is given to couples with fewer than two children in their home. However, applications are accepted from couples with two or more children if resources are needed. 

  • Active affiliation with a Christian congregation

  • Good physical and mental health

  • Financial stability

Costs

Charges for your adoption cover application, background checks, workshop, home study, updates, presentation to birth families, placement of the child, birthmother's medical fees, legal fees, post-placement reports, adoption consent and finalization.  For more information please call (406) 761-4341 or email us.

 
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