Your adoption journey begins here

Adoption is a life-changing experience for everyone involved. For over 75 years we've brought families together, while supporting the child, birth parents, and adoptive parents along the way.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Evan’s ever after

With the adoption of Evan, Bethany Christian Services and assistance from Caring Connection bring joy to this family.

Breaking the cycle

Devetta shares how she broke free of addiction to raise her grandchildren.

No longer abandoned

Adult adoptee Ryan wrestles with the word “abandoned” on his birth certificate.

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.

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5 tips for your first open adoption visit

Discover how you can set the foundation for a lifelong relationship – all centered on the best interest of the child.

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5 steps toward embracing your multicultural family

Living as a multicultural family is a journey, not a destination. It takes effort and practice to build the network and skills you and your family need.

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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.

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Begin the process

Get started by submitting your free preliminary application.

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