How We Work
Children thrive when they're surrounded by caring adults, strong families, and supportive communities. That's why we equip those who care for them with the resources, guidance, and encouragement they need to make a lasting difference.
Our approach: Research-informed care that changes lives
At Bethany Christian Services, children are at the center of everything we do. Guided by the latest research and decades of experience, we equip families and the people who care for them with the support and resources they need to navigate life's challenges. By walking alongside parents, caregivers, churches, volunteers, caseworkers, and community partners, we help create the stable, loving relationships where children can heal, grow, and flourish.
Raising up a new model of care, with children at the center
🌱Child-centered
Every decision begins with what helps children be safe, loved, and connected.
🏡 Family-focused
We strengthen families because strong families create the foundation children need to thrive.
🙏 Faith-driven
We are motivated by our faith to respond wherever we are needed with expertise and compassion.
🤝 Community-supported
We mobilize churches, donors, volunteers, advocates, foster parents, and local partners to surround families with care.
🛡️ Trauma-informed
We equip caregivers with the resources to recognize and respond to the effects of trauma.
🌟 Outcomes-oriented
When children and families face threats, we respond with quality social services that help them overcome obstacles and stay together.
📖 Research-informed
We continually learn from research and the families we serve, adapting our programs to better meet the changing needs of children and families.
What does Bethany do?
Through a connected network of care, we help families grow stronger, ensure children and youth have the support they need, and create pathways to healthy, hopeful futures. Everything we do falls within three core commitments:
Protecting children
- Foster care
- Adoption services
- Pregnancy counseling
- Unaccompanied children
- Unaccompanied refugee minors
Strengthening Families
- Parenting support and education
- Counseling and family services
- Family preservation programs
- Refugee family services
Empowering Youth
- Life skills development
- Education and workforce readiness
- Mentoring
- Housing
- Counseling
Children are safer when their families are stronger.
We don’t just serve families—we listen to them, learn from them, and co-create solutions that respect their lived experiences. Our approach is prayer-led, data-informed, and deeply relational, making Bethany a trusted guide for families and communities seeking lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For more than 80 years, faith has been the foundation of our work and the reason Christian is in our name. It inspires us to serve children and families with the transformative love of Christ. Our faith calls us to respond to needs of children and families with both expertise and compassion while serving with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. Read more about how Bethany reinforces the biblical principles that shape our staff, culture, services, and partnerships.
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We believe strong families create the foundation children need to thrive. When it is safe and possible, we help parents access support, build skills, and work toward reunification so children can remain connected to their families. When that is not possible, we help children find safe, lasting connections through options such as adoption, guardianship, or foster care.
Bethany Christian Services walks alongside children, youth, and families facing some of life's most complex challenges. See how you can make a difference through Bethany.
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