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South Dakota Adoption Information

See also: Sioux Falls Adoption

Adopting in South Dakota

The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) has an online web site where potential adoptive parents can get information about adoption and request an informational packet. Families can also find a licensed child welfare agency to help them find children who are available for adoption.

The children looking for homes through DSS have experienced abuse and/or neglect and can no longer return to their birth families. DSS works to find adoptive families for their waiting children. Many of the children have special needs and qualify for subsidies, financial assistance, resource assistance, and other post adoptive services.

Potential adoptive parents need to be ... [more]

Adoption Professionals in South Dakota

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With over 75 locations in 32 states, Bethany Christian Services is a Christ-centered agency. We are the largest adoption agency in the country with 1,874 placements (international and domestic) in 2005. Bethany, founded in 1944, also provides birthparent counseling.  [more]
Bethany Christian Services (visit website)
(605) 343-7196, (800) BETHANY

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Unexpected Pregnancy Hotline We offer free counseling and support. Talk with a trained counselor who will help you explore your options and determine your future. 800-537-2229   [more]
LDS Family Services (visit website)
(800) 537-2229
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Unplanned Pregnancy

If you are pregnant and considering adoption, visit the Adoption Directory to speak with a caring professional in South Dakota.You can also view profiles of hopeful adoptive couples in or near South Dakota in the listing below, provided as a service of ParentProfiles.com.

Couples Hoping to Adopt in South Dakota

View profiles of hopeful adoptive parents or create your own adoption profile today on ParentProfiles.com (A service of Adoption Profiles, LLC).

Featured South Dakota Couples from Parent Profiles
Michael & Sierra (from South Dakota)
We love each other dearly and can't wait until we can be parents! Our home is a happy, laughing and cozy place that is only missing a child. We would love to talk with you!

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Children Waiting for Adoption in South Dakota

Are you ready to be a parent? There are tens of thousands of children in the United States foster system and many more available children worldwide. There are many children in South Dakota who are hoping to be adopted.

We're sorry, South Dakota does not currently feature children in The Adoption.com Photolisting. Contact your state officials if you'd like to see children waiting for adoption in the Adoption.com photolisting.

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South Dakota Adoption Forums

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June 25, 2009, 9:08 pm
Female born 3/14/67 in Sioux Falls, SD, adopted at birth I am looking for adopted sister. I ...
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Siblings, etc
Jan 28, 1962 (M) - Adopted through the lutheran church, i believe. [ more ]
Feb 28, 1982 (F) - I'm 5'3". very petite-small. brown hair, brown eyes. i'm native american. my birth mother's name is barbara ... [ more ]
Aug 6, 1913 (F) - Delayed certificate of birth--county no. 3596--state no.00-798831 [ more ]
Jan 18, 1977 (F) - I remained with birth mother, her new husband adopted me when they were married. my fathers name is michael ness. [ more ]
Dec 24, 1960 (M) - We are searching for our family. i fathered 3 beautiful children who would like to contact anyone who knew ... [ more ]
Apr 11, 1986 (M) - Alpha center helped with this process and decision [ more ]
Jul 13, 1979 (M) - Baby boy adopted out to an active lds family, most likely a family in montana. he was carried on the airplane by ... [ more ]
Apr 27, 1978 (M) - My maiden name was johansen. i gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on april 27, 1978. i am desperate to find him. ... [ more ]
Oct 31, 1950 (F) - Father was given no options about the adoption. joined the marines and came home & saw daughter. returned 2 weeks ... [ more ]
May 21, 1972 (M) - He was about 3 months old when adopted, and we cannot account for those 3 months. the doctors thought he would be ... [ more ]
Dec 21, 1977 (F) - Birthmother has been found - birthmother is teresa lee headley. according to adoption paperwork, father is ... [ more ]
Nov 30, 1954 (F) - Looking for the adopted girl. if anyone thinks you are this person. please contact me (i would be your niece). not ... [ more ]
Nov 30, 1957 (M) - Bitrth mother: ione byington [ more ]


South Dakota Adoption Blogs

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