Your adoption journey begins here
Explore the types of adoption
Foster Care Adoption
More than 25 percent of children in foster care in the U.S. are waiting to be adopted. The goal of foster care adoption is to unite children with a stable, nurturing family.
Infant Adoption
When an expectant parent chooses adoption for their baby, Bethany offers support and helps them find the adoptive parents they desire for their child.
U.S. International Adoption
Children around the world living with emotional, physical, or cognitive challenges deserve a loving home. When we are unable to find a family to adopt a child in their country of origin, we prepare a willing and ready family in the U.S. to adopt the child.
Adoption Around the World
Whenever possible, we work to connect children in need with adoptive families in the child's country of origin.

Adoption is not a single event
Adoption is a journey, not a single event. Adoption is both a legal and emotional process, as families build bonds of love, commitment, and attachment.
It takes planning to find the path that suits you. It takes preparation to navigate the inevitable twists and turns of parenting. While it’s not always easy, the rewards are great, and you will not be alone.
We’re here to walk with you as you travel toward your ultimate goal of welcoming a child into your family. It will be life-changing for all of you.
Factors to consider for adoption
Consider the Child's Age
Adopting an infant occurs soon after the child is born.
Children in need of adoption internationally range from toddler to pre-teen.
The average age of a child in foster care waiting to be adopted is 7 years old.
Consider the Financial Cost
Foster care adoption offers the lowest cost of adoption.
The middle range is infant adoption.
The highest cost is international adoption.
Consider the Waiting Period
International adoption can take as little as 12–15 months.
Foster care adoption typically takes 18–24 months.
The average time for infant adoption can range from 1–3 years.
Brittney’s birth mother support group provides space to grieve
Brittney, a birth mother, describes how she’s grown by having a safe, welcoming space to grieve, unpack emotions, and find shared experiences.
Building a relationship with your kids’ biological families
Learn how Alecia and Ryan practice intentional openness, by ensuring their four adopted children stay connected to their family members.
We Have a Window of Now
After losing their son and providing refugee foster care, Keith and Sally knew they could give more older kids a loving home through foster care adoption.
Resources you can rely on
You deserve information you can trust. Explore our collection of articles and blogs designed to help you and your family thrive.
What I learned as a transracially adoptive parent
You can meet the challenges that come with transracial adoption. Seek advice from others, keep learning, and keep talking with your children about race.
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Contact us
When you’re ready to take the next step, we'll connect you with an adoption specialist in your area. You'll also be emailed a packet of additional information.