Meet David

Meet David

  David was born in St. Louis in April of 1968. In May of that same year, his adoption of finalized and he became the son of Joe and Loretta Pennington. “I was raised by the most incredible parents in a home filled with love,” said David. He grew...
Our Story of Embryo Adoption

Our Story of Embryo Adoption

My husband and I were married in May 2006 and became pregnant that September with our first child.  Our beautiful, daughter Alyssa was born in May 2007 at 34 weeks and diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Emanuel Syndrome (partial Trisomy 22) at two weeks...

LFCS Featured on KFUO ~ Adoption

In February LFCS was featured on KFUO (AM850).  Christine Corcoran, LFCS’ Statewide Director of Child Welfare, and David Pennington, LFCS Board Member who was adopted through LFCS, were interviewed by Andy Bates.  David talked about his adoption experience and...