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If you’re considering adoption, you’re in the right place. We help many expectant parents like you every year.
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Kevin and Jill
Read MoreChristopher and Shaunna
This year marks 15 years together and 11 years married for us. While starting the family that we have always wanted hasn’t gone as expected, we aren’t giving up. Instead, we are taking a different path and are hoping to add to our family via adoption. We look forward to seeing where this new path leads and are excited at the possibility that it will lead to you.
Read MoreNate and Carolyn
Hello, We are Nate and Carolyn, and we are eager to add another member to our family. God has blessed us in countless ways, and we want to share these blessings with your child and you.
Read MoreMike and Joey
Hi! We are Mike and Joey. Though we wish we could chat with you face to face, we hope that you can hear our hearts through this letter. We can't imagine what you are feeling right now even as you read this. While you carefully search for what you feel is right for you and for your child, we pray that you are given a peace and confidence in whatever it is you decide. We have known since early in our relationship that we wanted to expand our family through adoption. It's difficult to explain but we felt this is what we were meant to do. It is one of the hugest honors anyone can possibly receive to be trusted with raising and loving a child. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to provide a loving, nurturing, and fun environment with thriving relationships. That includes with you. We hope this profile gives you a bit of an insight into who we are and our hearts.
Read MoreDan and Jamie
Hello! We are Dan & Jamie, thank you for taking the time to view our profile. We pray God's blessing over you as you make the difficult choice of who you will consider to parent your child. Our hope and prayer is that through our story, you will sense the love that we have for one another, our family and future child. While we know you do not know us yet, we thank you for taking the time to get to know us! We have been praying for you as you navigate your pregnancy journey and the path you will choose for yourself and your precious baby. You likely are experiencing an array of emotions, including nervousness--we too are nervous. As an expectant mom, we trust you want what is best for your baby--we do too, whether with us or another great family. We pray that you feel loved and supported no matter where you are at in your journey; you are courageous, brave and are not alone! We admire you for choosing life for your baby and considering adoption. We have been on our journey of infertility for over 3 years and despite the disappointments, our hearts desire nothing more than to be parents, to provide a loving home and family for a child. We continue to pray and trust God will afford us this opportunity through adoption. If you choose adoption, we promise to cherish and love your child with our hearts and souls and provide your child with a life filled with love, faith, and opportunities. We truly want what is best for you and your baby and will continue to pray for you throughout this journey. We pray God will provide you with a sense of peace that surpasses all understanding in whatever decision you make. You are loved! Praying Gods blessings over you and your precious baby!
Read MoreJamie
Hi. My name is Jamie. The only words I can think of is Thank You. I feel love for you and will pray for you always. You are a Brave person to possibly place your child for Adoption. The decision you are going to make is not easy. I am looking to share my love, life, family and everything else with a child joining my family, and friends. I have been thinking about adoption for years. I have a huge support system behind me that is encouraging me. I will be a single mother but I have so much love, kindness and patience to give. I want to share with children my blessings and adventures. I would encourage them to be the "more" that they could be, have, and enjoy. May God guide you in your decision, give you the grace through the process and comfort you through your future steps.
Read MorePaul and Melissa
Hello, Thank you for viewing our profile and considering us. We are Paul and Melissa and we live in Southeast Michigan. We have been married for 16 years. We met in high school at a basketball game and continued dating through college. We got married and bought our first home in 2005. We enjoyed activities such as, traveling, playing a co-ed softball and on a bowling league. We have always wanted kids. We welcomed our first daughter Samantha in 2012. She was the first grandchild on both sides of our families. We wanted another child and after experiencing infertility issues, we decided to explore adoption. Paul and his sister are both adopted and it opened up the conversation about what that journey looks like. We were excited and blessed to have Daniella become apart of our family through infant adoption in 2019. Both girls are absolutely wonderful and bring us so much happiness. They are each other's biggest fans and are excited to welcome another sibling. We wanted to expand our family through adoption again and prayed about this over the last year. We want to thank you for considering Adoption as a path for your child. We believe God will guide your heart to the best decision for you and for your child.
Read MoreJim and Shana
Hello, we are Jimmy and Shana and thank you for stopping by to read our profile! We are very excited to meet you even through this letter. We want you to know that we respect all your decisions that you make and support you without even knowing you. It takes a village to raise a child and we are all living in this village together! We hope that learning about us puts you at ease that perhaps your child will have a wonderful village to raise them with you alongside. We understand that this is a difficult decision but perhaps knowing more about us will ease you just a little bit in such a difficult decision. We hope that you will continue to read on to learn about us.
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 MoreJohnny and Leigha
Read MoreMatt and Steph
Hello, We are Matt, Steph and Abigail, and we thank you for taking the time to learn more about our family. We are so excited to be adopting and bringing another child into our family! We hope our story will help you in making your choice.
Read MoreAndrew and Brittany
Dear expectant parent(s), thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about us. We are Andrew, Brittany, Isaiah, Levi, and Cyrus. We are so excited to grow our family through adoption. When we first started dating we discussed our desire to one day adopt. We are praying that God brings us the right fit our family, in His timing. We are also praying for you and your journey as you plan for you and your child's future.
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