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.

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Francesco and Rossella

We are both from Southern Italy, Francesco from Puglia and Rossella from Basilicata. We met during our college years, while Francesco was studying Agriculture and Rossella Chemistry. We started dating and we felt at home with each other. After getting married, we lived for three years in Bari, a city along the Adriatic Coast where many of our friends lived. After our first year of marriage, we discovered that having children would be difficult for us and Francesco asked Rossella: "All this love that we have and want to give where will it finally go?" This deep question became crucial for us. We were both working at the University when Francesco received a job offering from a University in Florida. We decided to move to the USA without imagining what was awaiting us, and a beautiful adventure began. We lived for three years in Florida where Francesco worked as a horticulture research scientist and Rossella as an elementary and middle school Montessori teacher. Then we moved again when Francesco became a professor in Central Pennsylvania and Rossella started working as a secondary school teacher. We are very grateful for these years of marriage in which we had a very rich life and met many friends from all around the world. Among them, we encountered some families that had welcomed children through adoption, and looking at their experience full of love, we started thinking about adopting. Francesco's question, "All this love that we have and want to give where will go in the end?" became a prophecy and a foretelling of our desire to adopt a child.

Rachel and Michael

Dear Expectant Parent(s), Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We are Rachel and Michael, and we've been happily married for over six years. Expanding our family has always been close to our hearts. Coming from large families ourselves, we deeply appreciate the warmth and joy that comes from having a strong support system. Unfortunately, our journey to parenthood has included challenges, as we have been unable to have a child of our own. While this has been a difficult path for us, we have found clarity through heartfelt discussions and prayer. We believe that adopting a child is the path we are meant to pursue. We are so grateful for the example our families have set in valuing love and connection. We are committed to creating a home that is safe, nurturing, and filled with compassion not only for our future child but for you as well. Establishing a relationship with you is important to us, as we recognize the courage and thoughtfulness involved in your decision. We are committed to loving your child as our own. Thank you again for considering our story. We understand that this is a very difficult time for you, full of lots of emotions. We want you to know that we will be holding you in our thoughts and prayers, regardless of the outcome. - Michael and Rachel

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.

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.

Daniel and Leona

Dear Friend, We are excited to share a little about our life with you and look forward to meeting you. We are praying that you feel God's presence as you go through life's journey, both now and in the future. Welcome to our family profile.

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

Josh and Nicala

Hello! We are Josh and Nicala. We first connected in 2017 thanks to some mutual friends and the magic of the internet! Fast forward to February 2020, just before the world went full-on upside-down, we got engaged. And by January 2021, we said I do and officially kicked off our forever adventure. Our little family includes two adorable fur-babies: Colt, our treat-loving yellow lab who never runs out of energy, and Mavis, our sassy (but sweet) domestic shorthair cat who thinks she runs the house. We are lovers of the great outdoors and cozy nights in. Whether we're hiking a trail, planning our next adventure, or binging the latest Netflix show, we're all about finding joy in the big moments and the little ones. We are big fans of summer sunshine, breakfast foods, game nights, and time well spent with friends and family. If it involves fun, food, or a bit of adventure, we're in!

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.

Jamie

Hi. My name is Jamie, and my son's name is Gabriel. The only words I can think of are Thank you. I feel love for you and will pray for you always. You are a Brave person to place your child for Adoption, possibly. The decision you are going to make is not easy. I am looking to share my love, life, family, and everything else with a child who will be joining our family and friends. I have a one-year-old son whom I was able to adopt, and would like to have one more child to complete our family. I have a huge support system behind me that is encouraging me. I am a single parent, but I have a wealth of love, kindness, and patience to share. I want to share my blessings and adventures with another child along with Gabriel and me. I will encourage them to be the "more" that they could be, have, and enjoy. May God guide you in your decision, give you the strength and grace throughout the process, and comfort you in your future steps.

Michael and Laura Beth

We are Michael and Laura Beth, and we want to start by saying thank you. We can’t imagine the courage and bravery it takes to make the decision you have. We know that God is faithful to answer our prayers and cries for help, and we pray that you feel his presence. We have talked about adoption since we were dating, and the Lord made it clear to us that adoption is how He wants to grow our family. We are excited to walk alongside you through this process and see how God provides. We believe that adoption is a beautiful picture of the Gospel, and know that God can bring beauty out of the heartache. We greatly value the love you have for your child in making this decision and don’t take it lightly. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us more!

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.

Kevin and Lorraine

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to look at our profile. We hope it provides an honest look into our lives and the life we would provide for your child. After many years of infertility, we realized God had a different plan for us and felt led to adoption. We were blessed with our first adopted daughter, Isabella, in 2024 and would be so grateful to continue growing our family. Your child would be such a welcomed and loved addition to our family. If we are chosen as parents, we promise to... - Provide a home full of joy, and laughter (we love to be silly and joke around!) - Offer guidance, support, and unconditional love during the good and difficult times in life - Nurture all family and friend relationships - Teach them to know and love God And we believe that a child deserves all of this not only as a child but into adulthood as well. We understand that placing your child for adoption is a life changing decision. Our goal is to make you feel as comfortable and supported as possible during this journey and we look forward to getting to know you now and in the years to come. Please know that we (and many others!) are praying for you and your child daily. Love, Kevin and Lorraine

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FAQs about adoption

: 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.

: 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.

: 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.

: Yes. Our counselors will help you consider the best options for you and your baby.

: In many cases, you can still place your child for adoption after he or she is born.

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