dedicated to encouraging the adoption of

special needs children through

education, support and financial assistance
Some of the Families Ibsen has Helped...

One family adopted 2 five-year-olds and a four-year-old from Liberia... another adopted a sweet little boy from China... 

Two cute girls were adopted from India... Another family adopted three children from Ethiopia and then went back for three more! The stories go on and on!
Twelve Year Totals:
Over 400+ children placed in permanent families!


Grants Given:
Over $450,000 in grants have been given to help with adoption costs since 1998!
There are many stories... Keep checking for new ones!

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Although we can't help every orphan in the world, we can make a world of difference in the life of each child we do help through adoption. 
The Ibsen Story
Ibsen Adoption Network was named in honor of Niels and Sylvia Ibsen. In the 1940's and 50's, the Ibsen's parented many foster children and adopted a 12 year old boy, long before society was supportive of adoption or foster care. Their example inspired their children and grandchildren to continue reaching out to children. Wayne and Marilyn (Ibsen) Brisbane were foster parents and are now blessed with 27 grandchildren, 13 homegrown and 14 adopted. 
Help families adopt special needs children!