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Building Families Since 1895
 The original Lifelink “Castle“ Lifelink was founded in 1895, in Bensenville, Illinois, by predecessor congregations of what is now the United Church of Christ. On August 1, 2010, Lifelink International Adoption was acquired as a subsidiary of Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS). As a ministry of LCFS, Lifelink International Adoption continues to provide to all applicant families, the quality and professionalism of our staff and our commitment to be available throughout the adoption journey and beyond. Both have provided international adoption services since 1984.
As a recognized social ministry organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), LCFS traces its roots to 1873 when several Lutheran churches in northern Illinois established the German Evangelical Lutheran Orphan Home in Addison, Ill. Opening its doors that year to six young children, the orphan home grew quickly and expanded its services over the years. The agency now serves over 35,000 individuals annually through programs such as foster care, adoption, youth residential facilities, family counseling and community services including food and clothing distribution. The mission of LCFS is in response to Christ's love, to attract, develop, mobilize and provide resources to improve the well-being of children, individuals, families, congregations and communities so that their lives are improved. For information about LCFS and its programs and services: LICENSURE, ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Licensed by - Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Iowa Department of Human Services
- Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Affiliated With - United Church of Christ
- Joint Council on International Children's Services
- Child Welfare League of America
- Child Care Association of Illinois
- United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
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