More than 800 Iowa kids are waiting to be adopted from Iowa's foster care system.

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By Diana Lang, Ph.D., Executive Director and Founder Children in Iowa are waiting... Not for toys. Not for handouts. They’re waiting for safe, loving, forever families . Right now, more than 700 kids in Iowa are living in foster care or shelters — these children do not have any permanent, legal parents and are waiting to be adopted . 👉 Give now to help kids become adopted out of foster care or a shelter ! Donate via PayPal, Venmo, or credit card here . Those who don

Join Iowans for Adoption’s Move for Adoption 5K, a family event raising awareness and celebrating adoption across Iowa.

By Dr. Diana Lang, Executive Director & Founder, Iowans for Adoption For over a decade, advocates and families across Iowa have worked tirelessly toward one clear goal: equality for adoptive parents in the workplace. This July, that goal became a reality. Effective July 1, 2025, Iowa parents who adopt a child up to six years old are now entitled to the same parental leave and workplace protections as parents who give birth. This change, supported by lawmakers and championed b