Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy?
Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy?
Considering adoption?
If you’re considering adoption, you’re in the right place. We help many expectant parents like you every year.
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Johnny and Leigha
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Glen and Jennifer
Hello! We’re Glen and Jennifer — thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us. We live a cozy, laughter-filled life with our two dogs, Ruger and Chiappa, and our sweet cat, Emily. Our home is always full of activity — from making homemade pizzas on the weekends to tackling home improvement projects together. We love getting outdoors for hikes whenever we can, especially when the weather is nice. Glen is the hands-on, mechanically inclined one who can fix just about anything, and Jennifer is the book lover who finds peace in reading and learning new things. Together, we balance each other perfectly — sharing a love of simple joys, teamwork, and creativity. We’ve tried to conceive natural and this was not a possibility for us. This is how we learned about adoption and we hope to provide a home filled with love, laughter, and support — a place where a child can grow into the person Jesus meant for them to be. We can only imagine how much love and courage it takes to consider adoption, and we deeply admire the strength behind your decision. Thank you again for taking a moment to learn about us and the life we’d love to share. With appreciation and care, Glen & Jennifer
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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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Tim and Amanda
Hello! We are so honored and grateful to you for taking the time to look through our profile and giving us the chance to introduce ourselves. We can't imagine the weight of the decisions that you are making at this moment. Our hope is that you feel cared for and supported in this journey. As you view our profile, we hope that you are able to see the love we have to share, the values that we hold dear, and a glimpse of where you and your child fit into our family. You will always be a part of your child and their story, and your immense love for them is something to be celebrated. We strongly believe that the more people that love the same child the better, and would look forward to developing a deeper relationship with you over the years. If you decide to move forward with an adoption plan, we would be honored to be considered as a loving family for your child. If you were to select us as the adoptive family for your child, know that we would work endlessly to ensure they are raised with the warmth, love, consistency, and the care they need to flourish and thrive.
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Cameron and Carrie
We are an adventurous, loving family that chooses to live with intention, forgive freely, and encourage one another to dream big about the future. We believe time together is the greatest investment we can make in the present, and we find our deepest joy in being each other's comfort and safe place.
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Josh and Jenn
Hello! We are Josh and Jenn and we're looking forward to meeting you! Know that we think of and pray for you almost daily. We know what it is for life to take unexpected directions, for plans to shift, for dreams to be interrupted. Having kids has always been part of our plan and dream, and yet God has not fulfilled that dream in the way we originally expected. But we understand God's design and timing is always better, and we are excited to grow our family through adoption. Our philosophy has always been rooted in creating an environment and home where all are welcomed and loved. Adoption is something we always talked about as part of that philosophy. We’ve built our lives around creating strong community connections, friends as extended family, and an open door to our home for all. For our community, our house is a front porch for chatting, a front yard for badminton, a hill for playing tag, a driveway for sidewalk chalk, a walkway for blowing bubbles, a rock wall for driving toy cars, a garden for kids to help water plants and pick flowers, a living room for ladies book club, a kitchen for sharing delicious meals or baked goods, a back porch for late night conversation. We have “adopted” the families in our community - adults and children alike - our home is their home. This same philosophy is why we have become the gathering spot for our surrounding family. We are excited about the possibility of adding to that family through adoption and creating a space to welcome a child (and eventually, hopefully multiple children!) into our home. That said, we also want you to know that the weight of the decision you are making–the sacrifice–is not lost on us. Our own experience to start a family with infertility has taken us through deep emotions and many tears. Sometimes it’s the hardest moments in life that remind us to trust in all circumstances that God has a plan, through mountains and through valleys. We hope you are part of God’s plan for us, and that we are part of God’s plan for you and your child!
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Tim and Hilary
Hello ~ We're Tim & Hilary and are so happy to meet you! Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about who we are and for considering us as a potential part of your journey. We can only imagine the strength and courage it takes to be where you are right now, as you consider adoption. As you read, we hope you'll feel the love, stability, and warmth that we want to share with a child. We want this to reflect not only who we are, but also the deep respect we have for you, whatever decision you make. We don't have all the right words and we know we can’t fully understand what you’re going through, but we do know this: if we’re chosen to be adoptive parents, we will carry that responsibility with immense love, humility, and lifelong commitment — not just to your child, but to you as well, in whatever way feels right for you. No matter what path you choose, we hope you feel supported, empowered, and surrounded by compassion.
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Nathan and Audreyanna
Dear Expectant Family, We know you must be processing a lot right now as you contemplate the best decisions for you, your family, and this growing baby. So, while we don’t know all that you are feeling as you imagine a future for both you and this child, we want to extend grace (whether you decide to parent or create an adoption plan) and we pray that you are able to find peace through support and community. We are Audreyanna and Nathan (and Rose!). We met in 2009, got married in 2014, and have been growing together ever since. Even before getting married, we had discussed growing our family through adoption in some way. Audreyanna’s family adopted her sister (now in her 20’s) and so adoption had been on Audreyanna’s heart from a young age. In 2023, Rose was born and placed with us. We've seen the benefit firsthand to an open-adoption and if you choose an adoption plan, we would be honored to live in relationship with you and your child. We truly mean that! It's been a joy to regularly spend time with Rose's birth family and in doing so, better understand Rose's story. We will continue to pray for you, and others, who are faced with making these tough decisions. You are loved, Audreyanna and Nathan
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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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Chris and Christa
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Brian and Dana
Dear Friend, Thank you for taking the time to get to know us and our families. We cannot begin to imagine how difficult this decision is for you, and we deeply admire your strength and courage in choosing life and considering adoption. You are incredibly brave, and your love for your baby shines through in this selfless choice. If you choose us to be the parents for your child, please know that we will love and cherish them unconditionally. We will provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive home filled with kindness and care. Your child will grow up surrounded by love, with many adventures and opportunities to thrive. We are so excited to welcome and embrace a new baby with open hearts. Your child will have a strong network of love and support from everyone in our lives. With Love, Brian and Dana
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Dennis and Judith
Dennis and Judith - Hoping to Adopt·Thursday, January 31, 2019 Dear Birth Family, Thank you so much for taking the time to view our profile. It is hard to summarize your life in just a few paragraphs. We have known from the start that we wouldn’t be able to have children naturally but we knew that God had a different plan for us. We have a deep desire to be parents and would love any child that comes into our home with all our heart. It is an honor to be considered to able to raise and love your child. Whether we are chosen or not, we want to let you know how mazing and selfless your decision is. We can’t imagine how difficult this time is and the struggle you are going through. But know that we will be praying for you that God will guide your decision and bring you every possible blessing With all our Love, Dennis and Judith
Read MoreFAQs about adoption
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes. Our counselors will help you consider the best options for you and your baby.
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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