Customer ReviewsforLifetime Adoption Center
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Review from Tim N
5 stars09/11/2023
Adoption can be very a stressful and emotional process; we are so grateful to be working with Lifetime, benefiting from their knowledge and experience. Throughout our wait we have only ever felt Lifetimes commitment and support to us.Review from Jessica C
1 star06/16/2023
I would leave no stars if I could. What a scam. I started an uncontested step-parent adoption process in ***** before we ended up making a last minute move to ******* but in ***** a home study is required for a step-parent adoption but not in *******. ***** never told me that for a little more I could just have an easy, uncontested step-parent adoption through the **************** without her $1600 fee for services that is received before anything is even done. Even if we did go through with her home study she was not upfront of everything we would need before she was paid. She said it would be a study of the home, interview and fingerprints/background check but after she was paid the list was a mile long. She was not transparent at all.After speaking with a ******* family law attorney and finding out I did not need a home study for a step-parent adoption and that its a flat fee of $2500 since the adoption is agreed upon by all parties I brought it to her attention that her services were never needed and that $1600 could have went a long way into having our adoption finalized in ******* and she stopped responding. She and my previous attorney in ***** knew all along this process could have been done more quickly and cost effectively in ******* but for some reason kept drawing it out for it to be settled in ***** even though we havent lived there in over seven months. I also asked if there was any chance I could get my money back as she was not transparent and she didnt respond. Ive disputed the charges with my credit card company and I will edit my review if she does the right thing and refunds the money for services not even needed or rendered. It does not seem like she cares about children at all, otherwise she would have advised me for a little more than her fee I could have my adoption settled in the **************** very quickly and without her services (which we never received after being advised to start the adoption process in *******).Lifetime Adoption Center Response
07/27/2023
*******'s attorney in ***** contacted us on her behalf to complete a home study for a step-parent adoption. In accordance with ***** law, a home study is required, however the family had moved to ******* prior to completing the adoption. We worked with the family and began the process. After a number of months, it is our understanding that ******* wished to move the adoption to ******* rather than continue the ***** adoption. After contacting a ******* attorney, she was advised she would not need a home study. She alerted us of the change on a Friday night and sought out a refund, which she received as no services were rendered.
Review from Cassie L
5 stars05/12/2023
We loved working with Lifetime. The agency and coordinators were fantastic!! We highly recommend Lifetime to anyone. Grateful for the detailed info that was provided to ** throughout our journey. Through God's ***** we are holding our miracle, and I love that they put ** on their recently adopted page, where you can see all the families they continue to help! The coordinators are so caring, you just have to do the work and have faith!Lifetime Adoption Center Response
05/15/2023
Thanks so much for your sweet note ******! We were honored to help your family grow and are so happy to see you growing together as a family, brought together through the miracle of adoption!Review from Aaron G
1 star04/02/2023
Frauds!!! Liars!!!! Thieves!! They collect thousands of dollars from poor unsuspecting families who just want children. Stay away!!! These are NOT the good people they claim to be. Its not about adoption. Its not about families. Its about them getting all the money up front with zero return. You will get to see some fake videos and your pictures online, but there is no adoption. Ask them how many clients they have compared to birth mothers. They wont answer that. Ask how many times you have been presented. They will just say a lot. They are never upfront about their stats. Just write them a check, The lie, steal and destroy. Keep your money!! Do not turn it over to these charlatans. Check your contract. It says they can terminate the contract at any time for no reason and they eliminate and recourse you can take. The contract says you cant *** them. STAY AWAY!!! Someone from Lifetime will try to refute what ** saying and said they never canceled on us. But I still have the email. Save your money and your dignity.Lifetime Adoption Center Response
05/15/2023
*****, as you know, your file was closed per your family's request. Your wife shared that your family needed to focus on health issues.Review from Shyla F
1 star01/08/2023
Fraud! Fraud! Fraud! Terrible company! Im not sure how they have any good reviews since they have a very low adoption rate. Please be aware they also have different company names. Do your research! They make you sign a contract with a $20,000 deposit (which is non refundable after 72 hours). They never call or reach out to you, unless asking for money of course. They state they are birth-parent driven which basically translates as Adoptive parents get no support or encouragement. Their way of supporting you is insisting you listen to required webinars which are not only repetitive and annoying, but are really just to buy time. If you are not okay with gambling $40,000 (photo shoots, home studies, booklets, etc) please stay far, far away! Especially if you have any filters (ie baby girl/boy, ethnicity, etc). We are very blessed and grateful that we were able to expand our family due to our faith. It is our duty to make sure other adoptive parents are aware of what they are signing up for. If I can save just one family then I have done my job.Lifetime Adoption Center Response
02/15/2023
*****, it is disappointing to read your review, especially after you and your husband were offered a beautiful opportunity to adopt a newborn baby fully within your stated preferences. Sadly, we cannot control how babies are conceived, and those conceived in **** or assault are in need of loving homes too. After you chose to pass on that opportunity, we continued to work with you until you advised us you no longer wished to continue because you were welcoming a baby of your own. Our webinars and check-ins are a valuable part of our adoption education and preparation for adoptive families. We always welcome feedback and solicit ideas for topics continually. These are important, especially for families who have never adopted before as they learn about open adoption and what that looks like in real life, post-adoption. We also educate and share adoption stories and let adoptive families hear from professionals and birth parents, so you truly have the best possible preparation for your own adoption.I am sorry that you chose not to say "Yes!" to the birth mother that chose you. She was heartbroken as well, as she thought you and your husband were the perfect parents for her baby girl.Review from Renee K
5 stars02/18/2022
Working with Lifetime Adoption has been a privilege! We easily and successfully adopted a sweet baby boy. The staff are warm, friendly, professional and always available. They provide tons of helpful resources to help educate your family on all stages and processes of the adoption experience. Your coordinators walk every step of the way with you and we appreciated their personal knowledge and assistance!Lifetime Adoption Center Response
03/01/2022
It blesses our hearts greatly to see the joy of God's plan fulfilled in your family. Thank you for entrusting us with your adoption journey!Review from Jenni K
5 stars02/08/2022
We are so thankful God led us to Lifetime Adoption! We were very new to the process of domestic adoption, as well as to the concept of open adoption, and the Lifetime team provided thorough explanations and helpful resources to support our decision making all along the way. We appreciated the variety of information and insight provided through the webinars. We also appreciated Lifetime’s approach to the time each family spends waiting for their child. The team does not downplay the pain of the moment; rather, they encourage families from the Word and provide a supportive network to lean on and learn from. We praise God for His faithfulness in bringing Grace into our family, and His use of Lifetime Adoption to help facilitate His will for our family. Clinton and JenniLifetime Adoption Center Response
03/01/2022
Thank you for your sweet words! It was our pleasure and honor to play a role in God's plan for your family!Review from Jacob L
1 star01/21/2022
My wife and I are very dissatisfied with our experience with Lifetime Adoption Center. After choosing the "Silver Package" and completing every task in accordance to their guidelines, we waited for two years and never received any indication of a potential adoption. Our first coordinator was helpful at first, but was very distant and was ultimately replaced by Lifetime. We check in every month just to be told "No News" without any indication of change or opportunity. We read many testimonials that displayed a wonderful experience with the organization and the success they had with couples of varying backgrounds. At the time, my wife and I were in our early twenties, so we led to believe we'd be great candidates! That turned out to be untrue, based on our experience. To be clear, we understood the financial risk associated with the program and Lifetime was very upfront about it. We just interpreted their willing to work with us as a good indication we could have a successful adoption, which never came to fruition.Lifetime Adoption Center Response
03/01/2022
Thank you for your feedback, ****** We were all so excited for you and your wife when you shared the joyous news of your surprise pregnancy. Per your request, we froze your program with Lifetime. Most adoption professionals do not continue working with a family after a successful pregnancy, however, Lifetime believes strongly that God builds families a variety of ways. We stood ready to continue your adoption pursuit after welcoming your baby and respected the decision you shared with us to no longer continue on your adoption path.Review from Georgianna M
1 star09/28/2021
Lifetime has told us they didn't have any children that fit our requirements so they wouldn't be able to work with us. Our only requirement was we wanted to adopt a boy so I don't see how that is possible. When I asked for clarification, they didn't respond. Their website lists pages of situations that were a fit for us. I believe they wouldn't work with us because we are members of ********** of *********************** of Latter-Day Saints. When I first applied, I thought this might be an issue so I asked if they would work with us and mentioned our church, she responded by saying "We've never worked with Mormons before." Apparently, we're not the right type of Christians for them. I'm making assumptions here but since they didn't explain I can only assume. We're a good family that wasn't given a chance because of our religion. I believe that is religious discrimination.
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