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Russ and Jordan
Dear expectant parent(s), We would first like to say thank you. Thank you for taking the time to view our profile, we are humbled that you are interested in learning more about us. Most importantly, thank you for choosing life for this perfect little person. It is a beautiful and selfless act of love, and it shows your strength and your courage. We promise to provide a loving, stable, fun and secure home for a child. We are anxious to provide a child with many opportunities to explore the world and develop into the person they are meant to be. It is through your decisions that we have the opportunity to become parents. We met 8 years ago and immediately knew it was truly meant to be. We married in Jordan's home parish 6 years ago. We assumed it would be easy to grow our family, however God had different plans for us. We are thankful for the opportunity to grow our family through adoption. We have always had a deep desire to share our home and our daily activities with a child. We have always wanted to raise a child to know and love Jesus, our Lord and Savior. We will give this child a firm foundation in our faith and plan to raise him or her with a servant’s heart. Our child will know the importance of God and family. Please know you are in our prayers throughout this challenging time.
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Joshua and Lyndsay
Hello, We are Josh and Lyndsay and we thank you for taking the time to take a peak into our lives, family and friends. Thank you for considering your choices. We are so excited to be adopting again and bringing another child into our home and creating a bigger family! We hope our story will help you in making your choice. Please know that no matter what family you choose, we wish you and your child all the best. We hope you can get a sense of who we are by looking through our profile. We look forward to meeting you.
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Ryan and Rebecca
We are Ryan and Rebecca! We’ve been married for 15 years and Asher joined our family in 2015. We’ve always wanted to adopt a child as Ryan was adopted as an infant and was so thankful that his birth parents made the hard, loving choice to place a child for adoption in order for him to have more than what they could give at the time. We’re excited and humbled to add to our family through this option.
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Joe and Emily
Hello! Thank you for taking time to get to know our family in this brief profile. We (Joe and Emily) have such a great degree of respect and admiration for the choice you are making out of love for your child, and we pray God extends His peace to you every step of your journey. We have chosen adoption to grow our family, because we believe God gave us both this desire even before we were together, and has grown that desire in us in the 8+ years we have been married. We have loved the years we have spent building a strong, healthy, loving relationship together, and look forward to expanding that relationship to include our child.
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Rocco and Jaime
We would like to begin by telling you how much we appreciate you taking the time to read our profile. We cannot imagine the strength and courage it must take to make the decision that you are considering. We know that whatever path you choose for your baby, it is with a loving heart and wish for the best life possible.
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Jeremy and Hillary
Although we come from very different places, San Diego and Buffalo respectively, our love has grown on the many things we have in common. We met at church in a community service group, and our relationship grew as friends who loved to serve others, run and enjoy the simple things of life. We both knew there was something more. Married in 2012, our relationship continues to build on what makes us work--faith, running, serving others, spending time with friends and family and enjoying this journey called life. We are active as a couple, and we enjoy spending time with family, friends and each other. As you will see, we don't take ourselves too seriously, and celebrate the fact that we can laugh, cry and "just be" with each other.
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Matt 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.
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Nate 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.
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Paul 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.
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Billy and Sarah
Hi, we are Billy and Sarah! We met while on a dance team in college back in 2007 and started dating shortly after that. We dated throughout college and were married in 2010. Our family grew quickly after that, with the arrival of a son in 2011, a daughter in 2013, and a second son in 2016. We have always wanted a big family, and adoption has been on our hearts since we started dating. Last summer, we felt like God was calling us to expand our family through adoption. We have prayed long and hard about many things throughout this process- for confirmation, for you, for our future child and for open hearts. Our children hope and pray for the day their new sibling arrives. They cannot wait to snuggle, hold, play with and love on your little one!
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Erik and Julianne
Our story began on the internet. Yes, we met online! From the very start we both shared the same vision of marriage and family. We were hoping to start a family soon after marrying, however, that dream has yet to be realized. We've been trying to have a family of our own for the past few years. We were advised to see an infertility specialist and we consulted with one, however, we both decided we wanted to adopt instead. Our parents are supportive of our decision and were thrilled when they heard we were planning to adopt. They are already planning on helping us buy baby clothes, toys and a crib when the time comes.
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Jonathan and Amber
Dear Friend, First, we want to say thank you! Thank you for your courage and undeniable love you have for your child. We are humbled that you would consider our family. Before Jon and I were married we talked about how we longed to grow our family through adoption, whether or not we could have kids of our own. Being parents has always been something we have longed to be, and now that we have 2 little boys it is our greatest joy to get to love and care for them. 2 years ago God made it clear to us that it was time to fulfill the desire He put on our hearts long ago of adopting. We could not be more excited to welcome another child into our home, and our boys, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and church family are all equally overjoyed. Know that your child will be loved unconditionally, prayed for continually, and cared for always. Know that our family is praying for you and will welcome your little one with the biggest arms. We are grateful for you friend and know that you are just as loved! Jon and Amber
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.”
"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.”
“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.”
"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.”
“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."
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