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diverse family with teenagers adopted from foster care pose at beach

Opening the conversation

As Brendan and Ciera considered adoption, they assumed they would adopt in birth order—meaning children younger than their two biological kids. But they were soon moved by the high rates of homelessness for teen boys in their community.

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Foster dad teaches teenage girl to drive a car

What are the requirements to be a foster parent?

Answers to commonly asked licensing questions

They don't walk alone

They don't walk alone

Join Lorena and her family on the road to safety

Foster dad and teenage daughter smile at dining table

Helping teens in foster care feel at home

Why Danny and Dahlia love to foster teens

White husband and wife decide to become short-term immigrant foster parents

"We're called to help"

Short-term immigrant foster parents' story

The world can be difficult and unjust

Today, 140 million kids don't have a permanent home. That's unacceptable. At Bethany, we witness what happens when people choose love. Not theoretical, unblemished love, but the real, messy, imperfect kind.

Love that empowers vulnerable kids and families everywhere. The children hurting at home, and the ones unprotected at a border. The orphans and vulnerable children who feel alone, and the refugees living in a world of uncertainty. Everyone deserves to be loved. Together, we can change the world through family.

140 million reasons to help

Today, 140 million kids don't have a permanent home. To us, that's simply unacceptable.

Together, we can change the world through family.

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Bethany Christian Services has secured the highest Guidestar rating of Platinum and is working with Charity Navigator to provide the necessary documentation for a 100% Encompass Rating.

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901 Eastern Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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