Graceful Adoptions

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3408 Woodland Avenue
Suite 403
West Des Moines, IA 50266
United States

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DayHours
Monday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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It was all inspired by a mother’s love.

We started Graceful Adoptions to improve the adoption experience for everyone.

For parents making an adoption plan for their child (birth parents), Graceful Adoptions is focused on you. You decide what you want in adoptive parents, and it's our job to find adoptive parents who meet your criteria. You interview them. You meet them in person. You decide.

For parents adopting a child, your best day is the birth parents' worst day. Therefore, we look for families who truly understand the love and sacrifice parents make when they place their child for adoption. Our objective is to work with families who will provide a lifetime of positive memories.

We treat every adoption as if it’s our own.


Services and information

  • Adoption

Requirements to become a foster parent

Many new parents are worried they'll be on their own if they decide to foster. That's not true; you have tons of support on your side.

You have the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). Your local DHS recruits and approves families for fostering and adoption. They also place children with approved parents.

The Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association has handbooks, contact phone numbers, information on training and case plans, useful PDFs for foster parents, and more online.

You also have your local child-placing agency for assistance. They're licensed and approved to train parents and place children in homes. You can find information on how to navigate the legal system or tips for working with birth parents, for example.

Many state non-profits dedicate themselves to assisting foster youth and the families caring for them. They may help with basic care, such as clothing or food, or educate parents on specific topics.


Ratings and Reviews

Average user rating

3.9 / 5
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kerri colby
Dec 05, 2016

Graceful Adoptions was put in this world to help those that can't, or won't, help themselves. Karen, the owner and founder, has the ability to read people on an emotional level. I've never met anyone who is so selfless and committed to making the adoption process the most beautiful experience it can be. I couldn't imagine facing the challenges I did, and conquering them, without her and the compassionate team at Graceful Adoptions on my side. As a birth mother, you don't know what to expect, and everyone seems to have their opinions. At Graceful, YOUR OPINION IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS! Karen takes any adversity you're facing, be it medical care, housing, transportation, legal matters, whatever it is.....and works with you to get it resolved. If she can't personally do it, she'll work until she can't see straight to find the answer. If you're suffering, if you're scared, if you're alone, if you're a couple, if you just found out you are pregnant or recently given birth, Karen and the Graceful team can and will help you through this. Adoption CAN and SHOULD be a beautiful experience for both mother and child, and if you refuse to accept anything less than that, Graceful Adoptions will be the only place your heart should lead you.

Rating: 5

Jacqueline Leeker
Nov 15, 2016

My name is Jacqueline Leeker, I'm a birth mother who chose Graceful Adoptions to help me in placing my daughter for adoption. I compared several agencies, and nothing even came close to the type of support I received from Graceful Adoptions. They listened to every word: what I wanted for my daughter, the kind of support I needed, the type of communication and relationship I wanted with my daughter and her family. The provide counseling and really listen to birth mothers. I was treated like family, not someone who would be pushed aside once the baby was born. After listening to my desires for my daughter, they recommended a few families and we all agreed on one in particular. They flew in to meet me and my family and I just fell in love with them. They were everything I wanted for my daughter and more. My family became much more comfortable with my decision after meeting them. The couple also stayed at the hospital across from me when our daughter was born. This gave me a chance to recover and them a chance to bond with our daughter so that she wouldn't be going home with strangers. The entire process of our adoption journey has been more than I could have ever dreamed, and that is all in thanks to the heart and level of caring Graceful Adoptions shows to birth mothers and adoptive families. I would recommend them to everyone... birth mothers, adoptive parents, absolutely anyone.

Rating: 5

Alicia Essenmacher
Sep 27, 2016

We had a wonderful experience working with Graceful Adoptions when we adopted our first child. We are now working with them again to adopt our second. The Graceful Adoptions team feels like a part of our family. They are very caring towards everyone involved in the adoption process. We are thankful for the Graceful Adoptions team.

Rating: 5

Jeffrey Janine Cooper
Aug 25, 2016

I have used Graceful Adoptions and had such a wonderful experience that I have recommended them numerous times since and am using them a second time. They take wonderful care of all parties involved, are professional, and deeply care about what they do. Adoption is always emotional, and they handle it with care. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them again.

Rating: 5