Trusting in the Lord's Timing
After 15 heartbreaking no's, the 16th yes brought home the son who was meant to be ours.
Adoption, as we believe it.
Forever FamiliesFormed throughFaith.
A faith-centered podcast and resource for Latter-day Saints walking the adoption road.
Real stories. Honest guidance. The doctrine, prayer, and sacred trust that shape adoption for our families.
Our Mission
We help LDS families walk the adoption road with reliable information, honest stories, and faith-guided insight.
- Reliable information from licensed professionals who have walked this path with thousands of families.
- Inspiring stories from birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families within the LDS community.
- Insights grounded in doctrine, prayer, and the unique spiritual dimensions of adoption.
Adoption: A Beautiful Principle
As Latter-day Saints, we believe families are sacred, and that God's love for each child stretches beyond biology.
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Families are sacred
The family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
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Adoption aligns with Christ
It reflects His principles of love, covenant, and lasting family bonds that transcend circumstance.
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Each child is precious
Each child is a beloved blessing in the sight of a loving Heavenly Father.
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Forever families, formed
Loving, forever families can be created through adoption, sealed by faith and love.
Recent Episodes
Faith-centered conversations with families, hosts, and experts.
How we walk this road with you.
Wherever you are on the journey, we're with you.
Step One
Begin where you are.
You don't need to know the next step to take the first one. Our licensed professionals walk beside you, the first question through the final court date, bringing 25+ years of LDS-informed experience to each conversation.
- Personalized 30-minute intake call with a licensed counselor
- Step-by-step roadmap built around your family's readiness
- Connection to bishops, counselors, and family services
Step Two
Relationships built on respect and faith.
Connecting with a birth mother is one of the most sacred parts of this journey. We help both sides approach it with honesty, compassion, and spiritual readiness.
- Faith-respectful expectant-mother outreach
- Open and semi-open adoption support
- Long-term relationship coaching for both families
Step Three
You are not walking this path alone.
Our community is where LDS families gather, at each stage of the road. Stories shared. Prayers offered. Real friendships built around shared experience and shared faith.
- Monthly virtual meet-ups for birth and adoptive families
- Private online forums, moderated by counselors
- Regional in-person gatherings across Utah and beyond
Step Four
Wisdom for the long road.
Pre-placement classes, adolescent-identity conversations, and the everyday in between. Our library grows with your family, and each resource is reviewed for doctrinal alignment and emotional honesty.
- Free introductory adoption guide (by audience)
- On-demand video courses on openness, trauma, and identity
- Printable conversation guides for each age
Our Faith in Action
Adoption is where covenant love meets daily life. These are the principles that guide the work we do.
Embracing each of God's children
Each child is precious and beloved in the sight of Heavenly Father. We honor that truth in each connection we support.
Extending Christlike love
Adoption extends the pattern of divine love: invited in, welcomed home, sealed to an eternal family.
Strengthening families
Families grow stronger when built on love, covenant, and shared faith, not biology alone.
Reading for the long road
Reflections, guidance, and honest writing from our community.
Faith Journey
When the Lord's Timing Doesn't Match Ours
A reflection on waiting, trusting, and the quiet work God does during the in-between years.
April 12, 2026 · 7 min read
For Hopeful Parents
Writing an Adoptive Profile That Speaks From the Heart
Five gentle edits that turn a generic profile book into a spiritual invitation.
April 3, 2026 · 9 min read
For Adoptive Families
Talking About Adoption at Family Home Evening
Age-appropriate conversation prompts to weave adoption into your family's spiritual life.
March 26, 2026 · 6 min read
For Birth Mothers
Covenant Courage: A Birth Mother's Gift
What our wards and stakes can learn about honoring the women who choose placement with faith.
March 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Sealings & Ordinances
Preparing Your Heart for an Adoption Sealing
What to expect, what to pray for, and how to make that sacred day feel like home.
March 12, 2026 · 10 min read
Reading for the long road
Reflections, guidance, and honest writing from our community.
Faithful families, hoping and waiting.
Real Latter-day Saint families, each praying for the child meant to be theirs.
Gifts for the moments that matter
Thoughtful gifts for the milestones you want to mark.
Adoption Journey Journal
$28
Birth Mother Blessing Frame
$42
Forever Family Scripture Case
$36
Child of God Keepsake Book
$22
Family Sealing Ornament
$24
Tender stories from the road
Real accounts from families in our community.
Growing a Relationship With My Son
I placed my son in loving arms. The letters I did write became treasures he still holds dear.
Adopting Twins & Multiple Adoptions
After heartbreaks, NICU prayers, and one impossible goodbye, we brought home three children. Meant to be siblings. Meant to be ours.
Three truths to carry with you
What we want each family to know, in their bones.
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The Choice Secret
You have the right to take your time, change your mind, and make the decision that feels right for you, not for anyone else.
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The Bridge Secret
You're not just adopting a child; you're becoming the bridge between two worlds.
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The Trust Secret
Your child's curiosity about their origins isn't a threat to your family. It's a gift you can nurture.
Moments worth holding
The pictures that remind us why we do this work.
Forever Family
Each child is a gift from God, waiting for their forever family.
A family prepared through love and prayer.
Placement Day
Where covenant love begins.
Welcomed with love. Sealed with faith.
Two families, one forever home.
Blessing Day
Each adopted child is a blessing from God.
Meet Your Host
Host
Donna Pope
Donna Pope brings 30+ years of experience as Executive Director of Heart to Heart Adoptions to each episode of LatterDaySaints Adoptions. Her respect for the sacred nature of family creation shapes how she shows up.
As a woman of faith, she understands the spiritual and emotional weight of the adoption road. Here, faith perspectives are honored, and the lasting nature of family bonds is celebrated.
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