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Colin and Wendy
We love each other and the idea of building our family. Unable to have children of our own due to unexplained infertility, we were surprised to hear of being pregnant. God had other plans and our baby miscarried. We feel we are to redirect our focus on adoption and look forward to meeting the little one that He wants to place in our lives. Colin is a loyal family member, friend, and colleague. He is well respected in our community and at work. Colin is "all boy". He loves to watch football, baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. He enjoys playing ice hockey, skiing, snowboarding, tennis and riding bikes. Colin enjoys our sweet neighbors and their children. We have eight children on our block! Many run up to greet him when he comes home from work. Colin is kind hearted, gentle, slow to anger and sweet spirited by nature. Colin is an outstanding husband and would make an incredible dad. Wendy loves to dream big and sets lofty goals for herself. She has accomplished her goals and loves to set new ones on a regular basis. She works hard and encourages others around her raise the bar for themselves. Wendy has such a loyal and kind heart. She is such a blessing to our friends and families. She loves to travel and she has seen the world. Wendy is a good steward of our resources, gifts, has such a light heart and loves to laugh. She laughs with me, at me, and for me. This has been such a blessing to our marriage. She is an outstanding wife that displays love to me and will embody that same love to a child.
Read MoreJarrett and Christine
Thank you for including us in your journey and for considering our family to adopt your child. We hope you can appreciate through our story our love for each other and our family and how devoted we are to being parents. After numerous fertility treatments, God has blessed us with two miracle children. But we feel we have more love to give and our family is not yet complete. We know you want the very best for your child and if you choose us, we promise to love your child with every piece of our heart and to always do what is best for him or her. We are excited to meet you and get to know you, if that's what you desire. We are committed to a relationship that works for everyone and ensuring your child continues to know you and your love for them.
Read MoreRobert and Jana
Hello, As we write this letter we are excited to share our hearts and our family with another child. It seems as though adoption has been a constant part of our lives through childhood friends being adopted and walking through the process with several close friends and my (Jana) brother and sister-in-law. Robert and I have been married for 14 years and have had the privilege of traveling all over the world. Robert is an active duty Marine and I am a graphic designer and photographer. We have two sons, Jack and Bennett. We love to travel and have adventures. We are an active family and love to be outside, have fun and laugh...A LOT! Our home is a house of joy. There's lots of play time and there's always a little superhero running around protecting us. We hope this book will show you the love our family has, the love we give each other and the love we hope to give to our future child and you. Robert & Jana
Read MoreSteve and Mandie
Hello, As we sit here writing this, it is difficult to find the words to meet this moment. Words that sincerely convey how much we care about you as a person, because you are special, and your story is significant. Words that adequately express our gratitude to you for reading this profile and considering us as potential partners on the journey ahead. Words that are somehow enough, because this moment is extraordinary. In looking back at the path that led us here, we marvel at how God orchestrated our steps to bring us to this point, to these pages in your hands. And now you are here, reading about us, wondering who we are and if we will be a good fit to love and care for your baby, in the way we know you already do. We hope this profile gives you a sense of who we are and shows our love and commitment to each other, our family, and our faith, and also speaks to the love we have to give. We know this introduction is only the beginning, and it would be our joy to continue on this journey with you. No matter your decision, though, we are praying for you and want you to know, above all, that you are loved. Sincerely, Mandie & Steve
Read MoreAshley and Jake
Hello! Let us introduce ourselves; we are Jake and Ashley. We met online in 2012 and quickly realized that we were meant to be together. After dating for a few months, we became engaged and married later that year. In December we’ll celebrate our 10-year anniversary! We always knew we wanted children, but the Lord had different plans for our family. During our infertility journey, we felt called to became foster parents, and opened our license in 2021. We’ve been blessed to care for and walk alongside 3 littles and their families, and while it has had its challenges, we wouldn’t trade it for the world. We love watching children grow, learn and live their lives to the fullest, and hope and pray to be able to experience these things with our own children one day. We love spending time with family and friends, having birthday parties, family dinners, vacations, celebrating all the holidays and creating new traditions. The Christmas season is our absolute favorite, and we love the childlike magic in the air that time of year. A lot of our time is spent outside in the backyard or garden, and we love to explore zoos, parks, farms, and aquariums. It is our dream to raise a child to know the true meaning of family, unconditional love, pure joy, absolute safety, and the Lord’s grace. We are humbled and truly honored that you are taking the time to look at our profile and learn a bit about our family. We pray that you find comfort and peace not only in all upcoming decisions but throughout your life as well. We look forward to walking alongside you during this journey and can't wait to meet you! Thank you for your time and consideration. God Bless!
Read MoreDaniel 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.
Read MoreLoren and Lorena
Read MoreBrian and Cherish
We are absolutely honored and humbled that you are including our family in your decision making process. We understand that this decision is one of the biggest ones that you will ever make, and we want to let you know about our family, the love, and the encouragement that your child will receive when they become part of our family. We are Brian and Cherish, and our twin daughters Lindsey and Chelsea, who are in high school. Cherish also has an adult son, Tyler, who lives about 45 minutes away from us with his young family. Brian owns a marketing company and Cherish is a substitute teacher; she is enrolled in a Graduate program to earn her Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Volunteerism is important to us. Cherish has served on the board of the local Twins Club, Brian has served as a mentor at the local high school in their Small Business Incubator program, and runs the Trailmates program that Lindsey and Chelsea are in. Additionally, five years ago, we founded our own nonprofit, the Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago where we pack and deliver complete Thanksgiving meals to local area families-in-need.
Read MoreIsrael and Susie
Read MoreBeverly
Dear Expectant Mother Thank you for taking the time to look through my profile. I believe the following pages will paint a clear picture of who I am today and who I hope to be as a mother. My name is Beverly and I am adopting as a single parent. I grew up believing life's order was college, marriage and then children. Unfortunately sometimes life does not always happen according to plan. I did college, but marriage has not happen as of yet. I believe the husband God has chosen for me has not found me as yet. I am ready to be a mother and adoption is a wonderful christian option for me. I admire your decision to choose to make an adoption plan for your baby and cannot imagine how difficult this decision has been for you. What you are doing take such strength and courage. Your sacrifice tells me how much you love your child. I want you to know if you choose me to raise your child, they will be in a safe, loving christian home. I am grateful for this opportunity and humbled that you are considering me to raise your precious child. My family, friends and I pray that God gives you peace and comfort in your decision.
Read MoreShannon and Michelle
Hi, we're Shannon and Michelle, and we want to start off by saying how amazing we think you are! No matter what path you choose, we pray that God will guide you to make the right decision for you and your child. Here’s a quick glimpse of us: our journey started almost 18 years ago! Shannon had just graduated college and Michelle had just graduated high school when our mutual friends set us up. We had an instant connection and became inseparable quickly. After dating for five years, we got married in our hometown and just celebrated 13 years of marriage! We love spending time as a family, being outside, going for walks, going to the park, and spending time with family and friends. Nearly ten years ago, we learned we were unable to have children of our own. This was the most devastating news as we had always talked about our family and dreams for the future. While not losing hope, we prayed God had a plan for our lives and for us to have a family of our own. While we had many ups and downs, God led our path towards adoption. In 2023, we adopted our son, Liam. Liam has brought our family so much joy, laughter, and love. We continue to pray for another miracle and are excited to grow our family and have another child to love. We can’t wait to meet you!
Read MoreJames and Shayna
Hello , we are James , Shayna , and Raylan. James and I have been married 13 years and have built a wonderful life. We both struggle with infertility issues and adopted our son Raylan 4 years ago. He has changed our life in all the best ways and we are excited to take this journey again in order to grow our family from 3 to 4. Thank you for taking the time to take a glimpse of our beautiful life. We admire and are humbled by your strength and courage in taking this difficult step to choose adoption for your new life . We have every confidence that God will find the perfect match of parent and child to create an incredible family. If you choose us ,we will welcome your child into our family with open-arms and loving hearts. We promise your baby will always know the gift of life that you gave them and the great love you have for them . We hope that in reading about us, your heart will be put at ease, knowing that our family is the perfect one to raise a strong, loving, healthy child.
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.”
- Tamara
"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.”
- Gloria
“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.”
- Tamara
"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.”
- Brijon
“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."
- Gloria
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