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If you’re considering adoption, you’re in the right place. We help many expectant parents like you every year.
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Steven and Holly
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to learn about our family. As you can see from the pictures, we are silly, adventurous, and love to laugh. We are blessed with an amazing extended family- one never knows what kind of mischief we can get into. Steven and I have been married for 15 years. We welcomed our son, Sam, into the fold in 2017. Sam has been our greatest blessing to date, and we look forward to giving him a sibling. We love with our whole hearts and will welcome another baby with open arms. We can only imagine how difficult this decision is for you. We want you to know we admire the courageous, selfless, loving steps you are taking for your precious child. If you consider us to parent your child, we will love your child and you, unconditionally. We will make sure they always know how loved they are by us and you. Please know with us, your baby will be loved, safe, and supported.
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Brendan and Petrea
Hello! We have been praying for you for a long time. Though we don't know you yet, a love for you continues to grow in our hearts. We know that you have been walking a long and painful road. Adoption is a selfless decision and we honor you for considering it. This is a difficult journey and we want to walk beside you. Adoption has always been in our heart. Even when we were dating, we would discuss it. Little did we know, God would be leading us in this direction in a very clear way. In January, 2017, God saved Petrea's life. In order to save her life, however, she lost the ability to have children. We know the Lord spared her life for a reason and we want to continue making a difference in people lives, especially children's lives. We want to provide your child with a loving godly home to grow up in. We also want you to know that we are here for you. No one is going to understand your journey completely but God. He is the one who walks beside you and carries you when the road is too difficult for you. He has blessed you with this child. This child is a gift and you are choosing to give this most precious gift to a loving family. We honor you for that! God be with you, Brendan and Petrea
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Matthew and Jamie
Hello! As you are reading this, please know that we cannot imagine what you are going through right now. We have been praying for you and will continue to pray for you as we have committed to pray for anyone who may be reviewing our profile. We are thankful for you and your braveness in considering adoption as the loving path to take. As you go through your decision process, we hope that you will consider us to love your child unconditionally. We will raise your child in a loving and Godly home and he/she will know the huge sacrifice you made for them, and how much you love them.
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Ashley and Nathanial
Our hearts are full of gratitude and respect for the brave and selfless decision you are making. We want you to know that we are fully committed to providing a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment for your child. Our home is filled with warmth, joy, and laughter, and we are excited to share it with another little one. Your child will always know the depth of love that surrounded their journey into our family. We understand that this is an incredibly emotional and difficult decision for you, and we respect the immense strength it takes to make such a choice. Above all, we want what is best for your baby and for you, and we hope that you feel supported and empowered throughout this process. If you are open to learning more about us, we would be happy to share more about our lives, values, and hopes for the future.
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Cora and Josh
Dear Expectant Parents, Hello! We are Josh and Cora and we are very excited to meet you. We are so grateful and thankful for you and your choice to make an adoption plan for your baby. We know this is an important decision for the baby but it is also important to you too. We admire the strength and courage it takes from you to make this decision. Know that we are lifting you up to God in prayer for wisdom, peace and clarity on this journey. 9 years ago, Josh’s brother set us up on a blind date. About a year later, we were married. We have 2 dogs, Tod and Breslin, and a flock of chickens. We both have large families and they are our rock. We are very family oriented and often find ourselves hanging with family whether it be at weekly recaps and snacks on Friday after work or having coffee and cookies after church on Sunday at Grandma’s house. In the summer, we often find ourselves in some sporting competition outside with our nieces and nephews. Why do we want to adopt? We have always dreamed of starting a family of our own. Over the last 4 years we have struggled with loss and infertility, but our marriage and faith in God has grown stronger. We cannot wait to welcome a baby into our life. We imagine sharing homemade pizza nights, basketball Saturdays, summer ice cream dates, and just lazy nights reading stories on the couch with our kids. We promise to you that your child will be loved, not only by us but by our family, church family and community as well. Your child will grow up in a Christian home. We plan to celebrate your child’s heritage. Your love and courage will be known by your child and we hope to build a relationship with you. Thank you for considering us for your child and we hope that we get to meet you and start this journey together! With love, Josh and Cora
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Derek and Callae
Hello, We are very grateful and honored that you are considering bringing our story into your story through adoption. We want you to know that we recognize the magnitude of your decision and we do not take that for granted. We are eager to grow our family. For many years, God has been showing us that adoption is a part of his plan for us. We hope that this page will give you a glimpse into our lives and our character so that you can see how your child will be welcomed and loved deeply. It is our pledge to raise your child in a home filled with love, joy, and care. Laughter and playfulness will be integral to our home as we shoot hoops at the park, bake muffins together, and explore our state. Amidst the ups and downs of life, we commit to an unconditional love to each other and to each of our children that will not be altered by life circumstances. If you choose for your child to join our family, we look forward to getting to know you throughout the years. With care, Derek and Callae
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Johnny and Leigha
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Aaron and Amanda
Thank you for taking the time to connect with us through our profile; we are very excited to share more about ourselves with you. In the years since our 2000 wedding, we have prayed that we would someday have the amazing opportunity to become parents. Adoption has always been something in our hearts and on our minds even throughout several years of unsuccessful fertility treatments. After seeing the joyous adoption path of others in our church and praying over the decision we are thrilled to be on our own unique journey.
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AJ and Rachel
Hello, we are Rachel and Aj! We hope that this small look into our lives will provide you with the warm fuzzy feelings of love and happiness, and that you also know that feeling is what we feel every day we share our love. We appreciate the consideration of sharing a life with your child. It is our fondest wish that we will be a perfect match for your consideration!
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Ashley and Jake
Hello! Let us introduce ourselves; we are Jake and Ashley. We met online in 2012 and quickly realized that we were meant to be together. After dating for a few months, we became engaged and married later that year. In December we’ll celebrate our 11-year anniversary! We always knew we wanted children, but the Lord had different plans for our family. During our infertility journey, we felt called to became foster parents, and opened our license in 2021. We’ve been blessed to care for and walk alongside 3 littles and their families, and while it has had its challenges, we wouldn’t trade it for the world. We love watching children grow, learn and live their lives to the fullest, and hope and pray to be able to experience these things with our own children one day. In September the Lord answered many prayers and we were able to adopt our long-term foster son Ace, and make him an official member of our family! He is sweet, fun, wild (in the best ways), and has been a tremendous blessing to us. He loves babies and other children and we cannot wait to grant his wish for a sibling one day. We love spending time with family and friends, having birthday parties, family dinners, vacations, celebrating all the holidays and creating new traditions. The Christmas season is our absolute favorite, and we love the childlike magic in the air that time of year. A lot of our time is spent outside in the backyard or garden, and we love to explore zoos, parks, farms, and aquariums. It is our dream to raise a child to know the true meaning of family, unconditional love, pure joy, absolute safety, and the Lord’s grace. We are humbled and truly honored that you are taking the time to look at our profile and learn a bit about our family. We pray that you find comfort and peace not only in all upcoming decisions but throughout your life as well. We look forward to walking alongside you during this journey and can't wait to meet you! Thank you for your time and consideration. God Bless!
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Paul and Melissa
Hello, Thank you for viewing our profile and considering us for your child. We are Paul and Melissa and we live in Southeast Michigan. We have been married for 16 years. We met in high school at a basketball game and continued dating through college. We got married and bought our first home in 2005. We enjoy watching movies, eating out, being with family and traveling. We have always wanted to have a big family. We welcomed our first daughter Samantha in 2012. She was the first grandchild on both sides of our families. We wanted another child and after experiencing infertility issues, we decided to explore adoption. Paul and his sister are both adopted and it opened up the conversation about what that journey looks like. We were excited and blessed to have Daniella become apart of our family through infant adoption in 2019. Both girls are absolutely wonderful and bring us so much happiness. They are each other's biggest fans and are excited to welcome another sibling. We wanted to expand our family through adoption again. We want to thank you for considering Adoption as a path for your child. We believe God will guide your heart to the best decision for you and for your child.
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Jenn
Dear Friend, Let me begin by saying how humbled I am that you are taking the time to look through my profile. The amount of love, courage, and bravery it takes to walk the path you are choosing is found in very few people. I am praying for you and your child, that you would have wisdom, peace, and confidence in the decisions you are making. While adoption may not be what most people see for their future, it has always been the way I hoped to have a family one day. It would be such a privilege to be able to love and raise a child as my own. They will always know their story and how much you love them. I will always speak highly of you and will always do what is in their best interest. I will always point your child toward Jesus and walk with them as they develop a relationship with Him. This will be through everyday life at home, going to church on Sundays, attending church activities throughout the year, attending a Christian school, living in a community that values faith, and being around family and friends that have the same beliefs and values as I do. In my home your child will come to know 3 things. First, we love Jesus. Second, we are kind. Third, we have fun! Love, Jenn
Read MoreFAQs about adoption
Can I choose the family for my child?
Yes! You can review our online profiles of families who would like to adopt a child and learn all about their personalities and interests. If you decide to place your child for adoption, you’ll be able to meet with the adoptive families you like best.
Are there different kinds of adoption?
You will provide input into the type of relationship you desire between yourself, your child, and the adoptive parents. You can guide the level of communication and contact you have with your child and their adoptive family.
How can I find out my rights as a parent?
You always have the right to explore your options in a safe environment. And you have the right to have all your questions answered honestly and completely. You have these rights, no matter where you are in your pregnancy.
If I’m using drugs, can Bethany still help me?
Yes. Our counselors will help you consider the best options for you and your baby.
My child is already born. Can I still make an adoption plan
In many cases, you can still place your child for adoption after he or she is born.
Finding peace through open adoption
“Bethany made my adoption journey the best choice for me and those I care for. Three different families have become one because of the love and respect that we share—and I’ve found my place as a birth mom in each one of them.”
- Tamara
"When I was pregnant and pursuing an adoption plan, people told me I needed to ask forgiveness for “abandoning my child.” They wanted me to feel ashamed, but Bethany helped take the sting out of their words by reassuring me I had no reason to feel shame. Now my vision is to keep telling this story so other birth moms know they’re not alone.”
- Gloria
“Ten years ago, I was pregnant for the first time, and I was in jail. Making an adoption plan for my son didn’t mean I loved him any less; I just didn’t want my child to end up in the system. My life circumstances wouldn’t mean a life sentence for him.”
- Tamara
"When I found out I was pregnant with twins at age 18, I didn’t know where to turn. I thought, ‘How am I going to become the mom I want to be?’ Bethany helped provide care for my boys while I found a stable job. Today, my boys are thriving in my home.”
- Brijon
“Today, I am substance-free. I’m married with two biological children and two stepchildren. And I still have thoughts and emotions to process about that difficult time in my life, including my decision to make an adoption plan. That’s an experience most people just don’t understand."
- Gloria
Have questions?
Do you want to make an adoption plan or learn about your other options? Fill out a contact form or speak to a Bethany counselor at 1.800.BETHANY