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Trends in Intercountry Adoption
Bethany Christian Services has seen a growing trend in the adoption of children with special needs. Bethany has 350 special children waiting for forever families. These children may be older, have siblings, or have minor to severe medical, physical, or developmental needs.
Bethany is playing a part in this trend by assisting China in assessing children for adoption. The Chinese government has invited Bethany to visit orphanages to assess the children and create reports in preparing special needs children for adoption. It has been a privilege for Bethany to partner with China. Bethany is planning another visit in the summer of 2009 to further assist orphanages.
65 Years of Serving Children and Families
Bethany Christian Services celebrates 65 years of serving children and families. From humble beginnings in 1944, Bethany continues to make an impact as a global ministry that started as a nonprofit agency in Grand Rapids, Michigan.