In response to the Perry, Iowa, incident, Iowans for Adoption reminds the public to share the Safe Haven Law---a safe, legal option for parents in crisis.

Iowa’s own Norah Lipovac, the 2026 International Miss, will greet guests at Iowans for Adoption’s From Hope to Home Gala, supporting children and families across the state.

All are welcome to attend the From Hope to Home Gala on Sept. 17 from 5:30-8:30p at Reiman Gardens, Ames, Iowa. Ruth Eley, a featured speaker, will discuss foster care, adoption and advocacy.

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

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