St. Elizabeth Foundation

Meet Adriano and Jolie, a wonderful couple who are hoping to grow their family through adoption.

"Words could never express how honored we would be if chosen as your baby’s family. We promise to provide a life of unconditional love and support, a family to grow with, play with, create adventures and explore life with. We look forward to learning more about you and what you see for your baby’s future."

To view their complete profile, call 225-769-888 or visit https://stelizabethfoundation.org/adopting-families/adriano-jolie/

The path to adopted parenthood is marked by patience, understanding, and the commitment to nurture a baby into a loving family. For people looking to adopt near New Orleans, the road from deciding to adopt to bringing a little one home is rich with emotions and experiences that require care and support. At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we are here to provide guidance throughout your adoption journey. Whether you’re beginning your adoption application or eagerly preparing for that life-changing day when your family expands, these tips from our blog can smooth your transition into adoptive parenthood - https://stelizabethfoundation.org/people-looking-to-adopt-tips-new-orleans/

Finding out that you are pregnant unexpectedly can make you feel overwhelmed and confused. It’s normal to have a lot of questions racing through your mind. Maybe you are not ready to become a parent yet, or your current situation does not allow you to raise a child. Whatever the reason is, please know that you are not alone. St. Elizabeth Foundation in Baton Rouge is here to provide support and help you understand your options. Start by exploring four common questions birth mothers might ask when faced with an unplanned pregnancy on our blog - https://stelizabethfoundation.org/questions-about-unplanned-pregnancy-in-shreveport/

In Loving Memory of Gay Town
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of one of St. Elizabeth Foundation’s founders, Marguerite Gay May Town. Gay passed away during the early morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 87. She died as she lived, well grounded in her Catholic faith and surrounded by her family.
Throughout her life, Gay was a beloved and well-known figure in the community of Baton Rouge for her tireless dedication to service and charitable work. In 1988, she and her husband, A. Hays Town, Jr. started the St. Elizabeth Foundation to provide support and care to pregnant women in Louisiana and adoption services for adopting couples.
In St. Elizabeth Foundation’s early days, Gay led the way towards ethical and responsible adoption work. She did the work of a case worker, even traveling out of state to help women in a crisis pregnancy. She took women to doctor appointments and found housing for them. She was also the driving force behind the annual gala, our largest fundraiser, for 20 years. The staff and Board of Directors of St. Elizabeth Foundation relied on her judgement to ensure that St. Elizabeth’s was always going in the right direction. She was a constant presence at St. Elizabeth Foundation. Up until her passing, she was still attending board meetings and weighing in on a cause that was dear to heart.
Because of the work spearheaded by Gay Town, St. Elizabeth Foundation has placed over 600 babies into loving and permanent families. Her legacy will live on within each one of these families and the impact of her work will be greater than she could have ever imagined. She will be greatly missed by all of us at St. Elizabeth Foundation.
Gay is survived by her loving husband, A. Hays Town, Jr., their 6 children, 21 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 29th and will include visitation from 10:00 to 12:00 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, followed by mass at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please send donations to St. Elizabeth Foundation, 8054 Summa Avenue, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
https://stelizabethfoundation.org/donate/

Congratulations to another St. Elizabeth Family who joyfully welcomed their second son into their family just over a week ago! We are thrilled for them and look forward to watching their boys grow over the years.

Congratulations to this wonderful family for recently finalizing the adoption of their daughter. We know this little girl is loved and cherished by mom, dad, and big brother! Thank you for allowing St. Elizabeth Foundation to be a small part of your family’s journey.

Congratulations to a wonderful couple who became first time parents to a precious baby girl one week ago! We are honored to be part of your family's story. And we wish the three of you a lifetime of joy together.

We are just a few days away from our gala! This year, we have not one, but TWO amazing raffle options! Raffle tickets can be purchased online through the gala website now through Saturday, August 10th at 9:30 pm. They can also be purchased in person at the gala. You do not have to be present to win a raffle item. Raffle winners can collect their prizes in person at the gala or the following week from the St. Elizabeth Foundation office.

We are just a short week a away from our highly anticipated annual gala. Please invite your friends to come and celebrate the option of adoption with us on August 10th.

You don't want to miss out on our "totally rad" auction items and 80s tunes. Silent auction items include Beginner Mahjong Lessons for 4, Becky Fos signed lithograph, and Dylan Crews signed LSU jersey, to name just a few! We guarantee there is something for everyone at the auction.

Visit the gala website - us.givergy.com/whiteribbongala2024 to preview all of the items.

Congratulations to this wonderful family who finalized the adoption of their youngest daughter last week! What a celebration for them and what an honor for us to be a part of their journey. We look forward to watching their family grow for many years to come!

Meet Saint! We are thrilled to share with you one of the live auction items we are most excited about. He is an F1B golden doodle, 12 weeks old, 18 lbs (expected to be 50-60 lbs) and really cute. ⁠
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Did you know that you can preview the live auction items on the White Ribbon Gala website? Take a look now by visiting us.givergy.com/whiteribbongala2024. ⁠
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⁠You must be present or bid by proxy to win a live auction item! Other items include a Superior Grill party and a fishing trip. To bid by proxy, email [email protected]. ⁠
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Both silent and live auction items will continue to be added until August 10th!

We are planning to have a "totally rad" time at our Back to the 80's gala! If you haven't attended before, you can expect a silent and live auction, live program and music, food samplings from local restaurants and more. This year we are thrilled to have legendary 80's cover band, Werewolf, provide live entertainment. Ready to buy your tickets? Visit https://www.us.givergy.com/whiteribbongala2024

We are less than a month away from one of the most exciting events of the year. This is going to be a spectacular event full of wonderful entertainment, good food, heart warming testimonies and incredible auction items! Get your tickets TODAY! Invite your friends to come and celebrate the adoption option with us. Get your tickets here - https://www.us.givergy.com/whiteribbongala2024

Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing dads out there from St. Elizabeth Foundation! Thank you for the work you do in and out of the home to support your families and for the love you pour out on your children. We hope every dad knows how important he is to the growth and wellbeing of their children and that you all feel celebrated this Father's Day!

Counseling is such an important part of the process of a birth parent making an adoption plan. The law requires at least 2 separate counseling sessions before a parent can voluntary surrender their parental rights. However, because we believe that emotional and mental health is just as important as the physical health of our birth mothers, St. Elizabeth offers a lifetime of free adoption counseling to our birth parents.

Join us on August 10th for the St. Elizabeth Foundation White Ribbon Gala with the legendary 80’s coverband Werewolf! The theme this year is Back to the 80’s. 80’s dress and costumes encouraged!

Are you curious about the work we do at St. Elizabeth Foundation? We pride ourselves on being the best adoption agency in the state because we focus on providing quality care to all women, children, and families who work with us. With 35 years of experience and compassionate staff, we can offer the services listed here and more to women considering adoption for their child.

Grief is part of the process of adoption for birth parents. It doesn't mean they are making the wrong choice. Being a birth mother requires strength and a love so deep that you are willing to put your child's needs and interest above your own. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, call us for help and to learn about adoption without any pressure, 225-769-8888.

A baby is always a blessing. Adoptive parents often struggle with infertility and find adoption as their only or best choice to build their family. It isn't always an easy journey, but it is absolutely worth it in the end. We are honored that we get to help build forever families through adoption.