Graceful Adoptions

While we didn’t research a whole lot by reading up on adoption, we instead researched more by contacting local agencies and learning their processes. We had a strong gut feeling to go with Graceful Adoptions just from previous conversations we had with them. From the beginning they were up-front and laid everything out on the table. They weren’t trying to ‘sell’ or pressure us into anything and they weren’t all ‘rainbows and butterflies’ either, which was appreciated.

The support provided from Karen, Lacey Jo & Farrah was beyond anything we ever expected. They were seriously available 24/7 and always assured us that any questions we had they would answer or research. The time they invested in our adoption journey was truly remarkable. I never imaged having someone invest their time as much as we invested our time.

I could go on and on about Graceful Adoptions and how much they mean to our family. If you're even hesitant in reaching out for information, don't be! It's a daunting process (which is expected), but they made it enjoyable and certainly came through in the end, which we will forever be grateful for.

We began a our journey with graceful adoptions after the recommendation from our local agency. We began our process of getting our profile completed and then found out we had been matched locally. When that match fell through Karen really took the time to help up finish our profile as I was a little to overwhelmed by everything that had happened to even try to put my time and concentration into it. Before it was even finished she showed it to the amazing woman who is our son's birth mother. It went online the same day the match became official and our son was born less than two months later. We are so blessed to have found them and look forward to using graceful adoptions again in the future. They will always be honest with you and have your best interests at heart.

When we started looking to expand our family, we asked for recommendations from our local adoption agency. Our agency is small, and we wanted an agency with a wider presence. Our case worker recommended Graceful Adoptions, and we are so happy she did. Graceful understands the trying process of adoption, and they do everything they can to eliminate unknowns. From the set fee structure to the low disruption rate, the choice was clear for us. I cannot say enough about Lacey Jo, our adoptive parent counselor. Lacey Jo was compassionate, funny, honest, and supportive throughout the process and continues to check up on us now that we have our sweet baby girl. We are blessed to have extended our family with not just our child, but with her birth mom, too.
I recommend Graceful to anyone looking to adopt. No adoption journey is smooth, but Graceful prepares the path better than anyone I know.

My Husband & I decided on Graceful after being with a different agency for 2 1/2 years. With the other agency we felt unheard, unseen & like a million other families were all bunched together. My very first phone call with Karen ended in tears of joy. She HEARD me, She SAW my need & hurt (through the phone) she was what we were looking for, Lacey Jo was who we talked with most after building our profile & she is AMAZING. We have recommended all of our adopting friends to Graceful. They are thorough & make sure all the little things you wouldn't even think of are taken care of. As other reviewers said... we loved their set fee, and the security of your money. Adoption is expensive but when you KNOW they have your best interest at heart & that the mass amount of your money is secured, it helps you have peace! If my Husband & I adopt again, there is no other agency we would even consider!! They are family!!! We were placed after 8 months of being active with them! Sweetest call in the world!!

My husband Matt and I decided to work with Graceful Adoptions after meeting with two other agencies in Des Moines. What made us choose Graceful as our agency as a prospective adoptive family was their straight forward fee structure, low disruption rate and short wait time to be matched. Anyone considering adoption should know that a lot of paperwork is involved, regardless of which agency you choose. Once we made our way through the paperwork and online training, we created a family profile that Karen, the owner of the agency, wrote for us. We were pleased she took so much time to accurately describe our family, as once we were matched, the birth parents didn't seem surprised by who we were. We only waited 11 days once our profile was active before we found out about a couple who was interested in speaking with us about adoption. We enjoy healthy open communication with that couple now that their and our daughter is placed with us. They have shared with us that they are happy with how things worked out, and that is a special compliment to Graceful Adoptions, as I know they exhibited care and love to the birth parents. We are very happy with our experience.