Post-adoption support when you need it

Every adoption experience has its own unique challenges. That's why we offer ongoing resources and services—for everyone involved. Contact your local Bethany branch, or if you don't have one near you, contact our national Post-Adoption Contact Center.

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Our post-adoption services

Adoption can present unique challenges, even long after the adoption has been finalized. Whether you're an adoptee, birth parent, or adoptive parent, we're here for you - providing expert support built on decades of experience in the field of adoption. 

Navigating open adoption relationships

Most birth parents and adoptive families have direct, ongoing connection. We can help as your relationships change and grow.

Searching for your birth family

Are you looking for information or hoping to find your birth family? Whether you were adopted in the U.S. or internationally, we may be able to help you find your adoption records or connect with your birth family.

Consulting, coaching, and counseling

When challenges arise, we can assess your needs and provide recommendations for support and services.

ADOPTS

Available at select locations, ADOPTS is a specialized, trauma-focused counseling program. You and your child can begin to understand his or her past traumatic events and learn how to thrive as a new family.

Supporting you after adoption

Adoption is not a one-time event. It's an evolving and ongoing experience. No matter how you've experienced adoption, you deserve resources that support you. Whether you're an adopted person, birth parent, or adoptive parent, we're here for you.

If you're encountering challenges related to adoption, please don't hesitate to reach out. The areas we often help people with include:

  • Openness in adoption
  • Trust and attachment
  • Identity and the various life stages of adoption
  • Family dynamics and adoption adjustment
  • Trauma, abuse, and neglect
  • Challenging behavior

Every post-adoption experience is an ongoing journey. Bethany is here to navigate the journey with you.

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The Post-Adoption Contact Center

Regardless of whether you're a Bethany client, we welcome any birth family member, adoptee, or adoptive family member to receive a free, initial consultation.

We'll help you navigate any unique adoption-related needs you face. Through phone or email, you'll receive one-on-one support to develop a plan designed to help you thrive.

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Explore family education webinars

Regardless of a child’s age or stage, caring for children is a tough job. We offer a variety of family training opportunities to help you learn and succeed as parents. While many of our educational courses are designed for adoptive families and foster families, several topics provide a broader perspective of parenting through difficult behaviors and situations. All trainings are presented by experienced professionals from a wide array of therapeutic and social service backgrounds.

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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Talking to your kids about their adoption

Learn when to talk to your children about adoption and how to navigate tricky questions.

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You can meet the challenges that come with transracial adoption. Seek advice from others, keep learning, and keep talking with your children about race.

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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Find your Bethany

Contact your local Bethany to find post-adoption support in your area.

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Explore Bethany Magazine

Bethany Magazine often features inspiring stories of families navigating the ongoing adoption journey.

Explore Bethany Magazine

Find support at the Post-Adoption Contact Center

We're ready to provide support and information to anyone impacted by adoption, whether you worked with Bethany or another organization.

Post-Adoption Contact Center

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901 Eastern Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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