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Chris and Amber
Dear expectant parent, We know that the decision to create an adoption plan was not likely one that you easily came to. That being said, we are thankful for the thought you have put into the decision and appreciate the love you have for your child. We want to mirror that love as much as possible. Through our journey to grow our family, our plan to adopt became more evident and we are excited about the potential opportunity to raise this precious baby. We have been praying for you and your baby for a long time and are looking forward to the day we get to meet you, if and when that day comes. Love, Amber & Chris Why Adoption? We are so excited to add a little one to our family! We desire to raise a child who we will love as our own. To see this little one grow, learn, and become a wonderful person is a joy we hope to experience. We understand that there is great loss in adoption for all parties involved. At the same time, we see the opportunity for the love for our child to be magnified. Adoption is a picture of sacrificial love and an example of how God has adopted us into His family. While we were dating, Amber was diagnosed with a rare disease. Thankfully, it is not life-threatening. When we discussed pregnancy, the doctor suggested adoption because pregnancy has the potential to make the disease worse. We spent some time in prayer and felt that adoption was the best option for growing our family. We chose to adopt through Bethany because we were glad they shared our values and beliefs, and we knew someone who had adopted through them. Thankfully, Amber's symptoms are under control and we are looking forward to this next chapter as a family of three.
Read MoreCooper and Tracey
Hey, there! :) We're Cooper and Tracey Spaulding—a twenty-something couple living in Lansing, Michigan raising one toddler, two furbabies, and a business. Thank you for taking the time to view our profile. We can't imagine how difficult this decision is and we have so much compassion for what you must be feeling in this moment. Thank you for your courage and bravery. We are humbled to offer you this glimpse into our lives. We hope this page offers an authentic view of who we are: two people who live fully, fearlessly, and with Christ at the center of it all. As high school sweethearts, getting married and having children has always been cemented into our plans. And while infertility has been an unexpected chapter in our story, carrying deep pain and grief, it is also what has led us here. In 2021, we experienced the adoption of our daughter, Ava Grace. Witnessing the sacrifice and courage displayed by her birth mom is hard to even put into words. It's incredible to see God's tender healing and redemption at work, not just for us but for her birth mom as well. We're forever grateful, forever bonded, and forever changed by this experience. Ava Grace is spunky, sweet, and so so funny. Being her parents is the greatest joy we've ever experienced. Her giggles are infectious, her questions are endless, and she's always got a song to sing. We truly cannot wait to watch her fall in love with her future sibling (she has SO much of it to give). We want nothing more than to provide your child with a safe and loving home where they will be supported, held, encouraged, and deeply (so deeply) cherished. We also look forward to supporting you on this journey however you need us to show up—providing a constant stream of grace and encouragement every step of the way. In the meantime, we continue to pray that God lends the wisdom and guidance you need to make this incredibly important choice.
Read MoreAaron and Alison
Dear Birthparent(s), Hello! We are extremely grateful that you are taking the time to look at our profile. Both of us understand that the decision you are making is a very difficult one. It takes strength, courage, and a lot of love to consider the path of adoption for your child. We are praying for you and the decision you have ahead of you. Our names are Aaron and Alison and we live in Virginia. We were married in 2007 after meeting in college serving in a local youth ministry. It was the classic country boy meets city girl story. Although from different backgrounds, we both value our faith and our families. After experiencing infertility for 7 years, we were unexpectedly blessed with our son, Elijah. After Eli was born in 2018, we knew right away that our family was not complete. We feel that adoption is a beautiful picture of God's love for us, so we want to pursue this option as we continue to grow our family. We have a lot of love to give and are excited about opening our home and hearts to a little one.
Read MoreJeffrey and Jennifer
We wish that we could sit down with you and listen to your story, and hope that someday we may. While we cannot imagine what you may be going through right now, your consideration to trust another family with your child is humbling. We have been married for twelve years, and have always known that our family would grow through adoption. I (Jennifer) learned when I was in high school that I would be unable to have children. While this news was devastating to me at the time, I soon embraced and was excited about the idea of adopting to grow my family. Once Jeff and I started dating, I told him about my infertility and my desire for adoption. Jeff responded very positively, and three years ago we were overjoyed to welcome our son into our family through adoption! We are excited to begin the adoption process for the second time, and we cannot wait to welcome another child into our family.
Read MoreLorrie
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I admire your courage to consider adoption. I am not sure how you may be feeling right now, but I hope you have people around you to support you and the plans you have for your future. I have dreamed of becoming a mother for a very long time. I have never married and don't have any children. I have been thinking about and praying about adoption for quite a while now. Not only am I really excited about adopting a child, so are my parents, extended family, close friends, co-workers, and church and community members. The love and support for a child will extend far beyond the walls of my home. The child will be surrounded with love, support, and encouragement from a wide variety of people. I can provide a warm, loving, nurturing, safe home and support system for a child. I have a tremendous amount of respect for your adoption decision. I welcome an open adoption where we could get to know each other more. I would love to meet you!
Read MoreMatthew and Jamie
Hello! As you are reading this, please know that we cannot imagine what you are going through right now. We have been praying for you and will continue to pray for you as we have committed to pray for anyone who may be reviewing our profile. We are thankful for you and your braveness in considering adoption as the loving path to take. As you go through your decision process, we hope that you will consider us to love your child unconditionally. We will raise your child in a loving and Godly home and he/she will know the huge sacrifice you made for them, and how much you love them.
Read MoreJesse and Kimberly
Hello! So nice to meet you. We have never been in your shoes, but we imagine this is a very difficult time for you. We greatly admire the love, strength, and courage you have to consider adoption for your child and yourself. We are praying for you and the decision you have ahead of you. We know you want a warm, supportive, and loving home for your child. To provide these things for another child is our greatest dream. Our daughter, Louise, joined us through an open adoption in February 2020. She is an incredible blessing and a great joy in our lives. We would love to welcome a second child through adoption and share our warm and affectionate home. We are so excited about the possibility of watching another child grow into an intelligent, loving, and confident human being. Through adoption, Louise and your child will have a unique connection and a common history. We have seen the beauty of adoption in our own lives, and we have an incredible relationship with Louise's birthparents. We are open to many adoption situations, but we are most interested in an open adoption where a child can have a connection to their biological family. Our preferred adoption situation would include emails, letters, and visits over the years. We would like for a little one to know the special people who brought them into the world and for those people to be part of the child's life. In talking with a little one, we will always acknowledge the love and strength that went into your decision to choose adoption, and you will always be talked about openly, honestly, and positively. In this way, the child will know how much they are loved by you and by us. We look forward to hearing about your dreams for your child and what you are looking for in adoptive parents. We would be honored if you considered us for your child. With gratitude, Jesse & Kimberly
Read MoreJake and Rachel
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read more about us! We hope this book conveys our excitement to adopt, our love of being parents, as well as the respect and admiration we have for you. Growing our family through adoption has always been our plan, and you have been on our hearts for a very long time. We would love to welcome you and your child into our lives, and we pray that God uses adoption to unite our families. We want to honor you and your wishes regarding this process, and we look forward to the possibility of meeting you! We will pray for you and your baby, and that God gives you His peace, hope, and guidance in the decisions you are facing. Love, Jake and Rachel
Read MoreJonathan and Amber
Dear Friend, First, we want to say thank you! Thank you for your courage and undeniable love you have for your child. We are humbled that you would consider our family. Before Jon and I were married we talked about how we longed to grow our family through adoption, whether or not we could have kids of our own. Being parents has always been something we have longed to be, and now that we have 2 little boys it is our greatest joy to get to love and care for them. 2 years ago God made it clear to us that it was time to fulfill the desire He put on our hearts long ago of adopting. We could not be more excited to welcome another child into our home, and our boys, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and church family are all equally overjoyed. Know that your child will be loved unconditionally, prayed for continually, and cared for always. Know that our family is praying for you and will welcome your little one with the biggest arms. We are grateful for you friend and know that you are just as loved! Jon and Amber
Read MoreDavid and Aimee
Hi! We are David and Aimee. Thank you for looking over our profile. We hope this helps you get a better sense of our life and the world we would like to share with your baby. We cannot imagine what you may be feeling as you consider creating an adoption plan. Please know we are praying for you as you are exploring what is best for you and your baby.
Read MoreJoe and Jessica
Hello, You don’t know us yet, but we have been praying for you for a while. We know you may be nervous about this process, and we are too. You want what is best for your precious baby. We do too. Whatever your decision at the end of this process, we recognize that you have many big and possibly difficult decisions ahead. We are continuing to pray for you. Above all, we want you to know that you are not only loved and accepted by us, but also by our Heavenly Father. We already know you are incredibly courageous, and we are excited at the opportunity to meet you and get to know you. We believe adoption is the most beautiful way to complete our family, and what God has called us to do. Adoption is something we have always talked about being a part of our story. These conversations began while we were still dating, and we are so excited to be living out this chapter now. We want you to be a part of our story as well. We are thrilled to adopt. We cannot wait to love on a precious little one. We want whatever is best for you, and to be able to encourage you through this journey. We see the adoption process as a ministry God has clearly directed both of our hearts to. Thank you for your courage and love that you have already shown that sweet baby of yours!
Read MoreDavid and Silvia
We are Silvia and David. We want to start by telling you how much we deeply respect and admire you as you are considering adoption and choosing to bring your baby into this world. We’ve been trying to have children of our own for the last six years. We've gone through fertility treatments and consulted with a number of doctors but haven’t been successful. We have always been very interested in adoption. In fact, this is something we discussed even before getting married. For this reason, we feel very fortunate that you are checking our website and considering us as an option. We dream about being parents and having children to raise in a loving home! We have so much love to share with any child we're fortunate enough to be able to adopt.
Read MoreFAQs about adoption
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.
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.”
"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.”
“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.”
"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.”
“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."
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