With Hitler's approval, Himmler intended that the new society of the Nazi regime should destigmatise illegitimate births, particularly of children fathered by members of the SS, who were vetted for racial purity.[380] His hope was that each SS family would have between four and six children.[380] The Lebensborn (Fountain of Life) association, founded by Himmler in 1935, created a series of maternity homes to accommodate single mothers during their pregnancies.[381] Both parents were examined for racial suitability before acceptance.[381] The resulting children were often adopted into SS families.[381] The homes were also made available to the wives of SS and NSDAP members, who quickly filled over half the available spots.[382]