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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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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Danny and Rosie
Dear Expecting parent, Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and for considering us as potential parents for your precious baby. We admire your strength, love, and courage in making such a selfless and loving decision. Please know that we hold deep respect and compassion for you and the journey you are on. Our hopes for Us: We trust that God will lovingly guide us through this process and lead us to the child He has chosen for our family. Our hope is to walk this path faithfully, keeping Christ at the center of our hearts and our home. We believe that in His perfect timing, He will bring the baby meant for us—one who will complete our family and fill our lives with even more love and purpose. Our hopes for You: We pray that God surrounds you with peace, comfort, and clarity as you make your decision. May He fill your heart with assurance and guide your steps every moment along the way. Above all, we hope you feel supported and loved, knowing that your courage and care are seen and deeply admired. With love and gratitude, Danny & Rosie
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Emily and Ryan
We want you to know how much love and respect we feel for you already. We cannot imagine what a difficult decision this is for you and we are praying for you daily. We pray that you would have the strength and the courage that you need, and, above all else, that you would feel the unconditional love of God. We hope that you will find us to be all that you hope for your child. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our family and for considering us as you make this difficult decision. We hope that you will be able to feel the love we have for each other, our kids, family and friends, our future child and for you. We absolutely love being parents and we can’t wait for our family to grow. Our son and daughter are overjoyed at the possibility of having a little sibling.
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Daniel and Zoe
We want to thank you for taking the time to get to know us. First, we hope you are doing well during your pregnancy. We can’t begin to imagine how hard and overwhelming this decision is for you. We’re sending you the biggest hug right now. We hope that no matter what you decide, that you are surrounded by love, compassion and support. We would count it a privilege to get to know you, and are praying for you and your child as you sacrificially and courageously care for them in this way. We understand that this is a very difficult time, and we totally understand the wide range of emotions that the adoption process makes birth families feel. We have learned that once you connect, start to talk and get to know each other it gets a bit easier and the process starts to become more real and less scary.
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Jesse and Shelby
Our hearts are full of admiration for the loving decision you are hoping to make for your child. We want you to know that we are praying for you. We pray you feel God's guidance, presence and peace throughout this journey. May you find comfort in knowing that no decision we make can change the plans God ultimately already has for each of us and the ones we love. We want you to know that if you decide to move forward with making an adoption plan, this is not the end but only the beginning of a lifelong journey. You are loved and God has incredible plans for you. If we are a part of that plan, we are SO excited to meet you! No matter the decision you choose know that you are being held up in prayer to a God who loves you so much!
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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
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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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Summer and Alex
Hi there! First off, we truly want to express how bold and courageous we believe you to be for choosing life and for potentially going through this process to make an adoption plan for your baby. We see your heart and we thank God for placing you here to take even a peek at our page to learn a little bit more about us as a family. Thank you for weighing us as a potential home for your sweet baby. We promise to raise your baby up to most importantly know the Lord and, in tandem, always know what love and fun is. Though we are new to the adoption world, we are not new to parenting and we are grateful for the excitement and devotion we have to parent another sweet child. We believe adoption is such a beautiful picture of what the Lord has done for us as we have been adopted into His family (Galatians 4:4-7) We look forward to meeting you and coming alongside you in this process.
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Loren and Lorena
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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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James and Sarah
Hello! First off, we can't begin to imagine what this process must be like for you and we just want to say thank you. We think you are incredibly brave. We also know you are doing your best for you and your baby as you plan for the future. We would like to come alongside you in this process to offer our best as parents, committed to growing our family through adoption. We are Sarah and James, new to adoption but not new to parenting. For us, this means we have full hearts and excitement towards adoption, but also realistic expectations about what it means to raise a child, as we have three biological children. Although there are hard moments, we truly do love being parents and understand that a new child would bring unique joys and challenges. We met the summer after graduating high school. We grew up seven minutes from each other, but didn't meet until a mutual friend introduced us. And just in time, because James was about to leave for a full-time two-year religious mission in Mexico. Sarah actually served a religious mission in Central America and returned home six months after James. By an act of fate (or God), we bumped into each other shortly Sarah arrived home, two and a half years after our initial meeting. We started dating and got married a year and a half later. We value faith, family and fun. We are hopeful to add one more precious child to our family through adoption.
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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.
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