For Families of Faith
LDS Adoption Services in Utah: What Families of Faith Should Know
Adoption has a deep place in Latter-day Saint culture and in Utah history — generations of LDS families have grown through it, and many birth mothers of faith have found peace in choosing it. A Act of Love is a non-denominational licensed non-profit Utah agency that welcomes and serves families of all faiths, including LDS, with full respect for values and traditions.
Whether you're an LDS couple hoping to adopt or an expectant mother who wants her child raised in a home of faith, this page covers how that works today.
What Changed After LDS Family Services
For decades, LDS Family Services was the natural first call for LDS birth mothers and adoptive families in Utah. In 2014, the organization wound down its U.S. domestic infant adoption program to focus on counseling, transitioning placements to licensed outside agencies and adoption attorneys.
That change left many families of faith asking where to turn. The answer, a decade on, is well established: licensed agencies — some religiously affiliated, some non-denominational like A Act of Love — now serve LDS families and birth mothers with the same faith-respecting care, under the same Utah licensing standards that protect everyone involved.
How We Serve LDS Families and Birth Mothers
- Faith preferences are honored in adoption plans — a birth mother who wants an LDS home for her child chooses from families who share that faith
- Families' religious traditions are respected throughout the process, from matching conversations to post-placement contact
- We coordinate with local faith leaders and family networks when families ask us to
- Finalization is handled correctly and promptly — which matters to families planning a temple sealing afterward
- The same licensed, ethical practices apply to every family we serve, of any faith or none
A Neutral Note
Utah is home to adoption agencies of many backgrounds. Whether you're LDS, Christian, another faith, or not religious, the right agency is the one that listens, respects your values, and walks the journey with you. Our guide to choosing an adoption agency covers what to look for.
LDS Adoption FAQ
Do you only work with LDS families?+
No. A Act of Love is non-denominational and serves families of every faith and of no faith. What we promise every family — LDS included — is the same: licensed, ethical practice and genuine respect for your values and traditions.
Can a birth mother choose an LDS family for her baby?+
Yes. Faith is one of the preferences a birth mother can set in her adoption plan. If raising her child in an LDS home matters to her, we present profiles of families who share that faith — the choice of family is always hers.
What happened to LDS Family Services adoptions?+
LDS Family Services wound down its U.S. domestic infant adoption program in 2014 and now focuses on counseling, referring adoption work to licensed outside agencies and attorneys. That's why many LDS birth mothers and families today work with agencies like A Act of Love.
Can an adopted child be sealed in the temple?+
Temple sealing is a matter between your family and the Church, and it can take place after the adoption is legally finalized. Our part is making sure finalization is handled correctly and on time — many of the LDS families we've served have gone on to be sealed together.
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