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Lifeline Children’s Services Now Licensed in El Salvador as Second U.S. Accredited Adoption Services Provider 

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Lifeline Children’s Services Now Licensed in El Salvador as Second U.S. Accredited Adoption Services Provider 

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 1, 2026 — Lifeline Children’s Services is now licensed in El Salvador as one of two U.S. accredited adoption services provider. As the largest evangelical adoption agency in the United States, Lifeline is honored to expand its international adoption services. With the addition of El Salvador, Lifeline is now authorized to facilitate international adoption in 22 countries.   

“From our twenty-seven years of caring for vulnerable children all over the world, we know that many children face uncertain futures without the love and support every child deserves,” said Karla Thrasher, vice president of International Ministries. “We are grateful for the opportunity to impact these lives by connecting precious children with a safe, loving home and a family to call their own.” 

Lifeline Children’s Services is seeking 10 pilot families to join the program. Families interested in pursuing adoption in El Salvador can learn more and apply for scholarships at https://lifelinechild.org/country/el-salvador/.  

 Lifeline Children’s Services is the largest Evangelical Christian adoption agency in the United States, with offices in 19 states and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. It serves vulnerable children and families through private domestic and international adoption, family restoration, and pregnancy counseling. For more information, please visit www.lifelinechild.org.  

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