Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be Lutheran to receive services?
LCFS provides services to people regardless of their race, gender or church affiliation.
Do I have to be Lutheran to work here?
LCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
I was adopted years ago through LCFS. Can I find out who my biological parents are?
You may request information from the agency that placed you or the court that finalized your adoption. You must submit a request for identifying or non-identifying information in writing.
Release of non-identifying information to an adult adoptee must be released within 63 days of request.
Release of identifying information to an adult adoptee is different depending on when parental rights were terminated.
A. Before May 28, 1945 or on or after September 12, 1980:
You can obtain your name and the names of biological siblings at the time of termination if a birth parent has not filed a statement of denial with Central Adoption Registry (CAR).
You can obtain identifying information on any birth parent who has not filed a statement of denial with CAR.
B. On or after May 28, 1945 but before September 12, 1980:
You can obtain your name, the names of biological siblings at the time of termination, and identifying information on both birth parents if both parents have filed statements of consent to release identifying information in CAR.
You can obtain your name, the names of biological siblings at the time of termination and identifying information on one birth parent if that parent has filed a statement of consent in CAR.
You can obtain your name, the names of biological siblings at the time of termination and the name of a deceased birth parent.