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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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Stephanie and Brandon
Hello! 💕👋🏻 If you're reading this, we first want to say thank you. Thank you for taking the time to learn about us during what we can only imagine is an incredibly emotional season of your life. We know that choosing life and an adoptive family is one of the most selfless and courageous decisions a person can make, and we are honored that you are considering us. While we haven't walked the same path you have, we understand what it feels like to carry hopes for a child. After six years of infertility, our hearts have been shaped by waiting, faith, and the deep desire to become parents. Through that journey, we've come to believe that God builds families in many beautiful ways, and we are incredibly grateful to be on this adoption journey. Our greatest promise is simple: your child will always know they are loved. They will grow up in a home where they are celebrated for exactly who they are, encouraged to dream big, supported through life's challenges, and reminded every day that they are deeply cherished. We hope to fill our home with laughter, family traditions, adventures, bedtime stories, hugs, and unconditional love. Our faith is an important part of who we are. It has carried us through seasons of uncertainty and strengthened our hope for the future. We strive to live with kindness, compassion, grace, and gratitude, and we hope to pass those values on to our child. We also want you to know that we will always honor your story. Your child will know how much courage and love it took to make this decision. We believe their adoption story begins with you, and we will speak about you with respect, honesty, and gratitude. We want them to grow up knowing they were loved from the very beginning. You loved them first and we will always honor that. Although we cannot fully understand the emotions you may be experiencing, we want you to know that we are praying for you. We pray for peace in your heart, wisdom in your decisions, and strength for each step ahead. Whatever you choose, we hope you feel surrounded by love and support.
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Nathan and Audreyanna
Dear Expectant Family, We know you must be processing a lot right now as you contemplate the best decisions for you, your family, and this growing baby. So, while we don’t know all that you are feeling as you imagine a future for both you and this child, we want to extend grace (whether you decide to parent or create an adoption plan) and we pray that you are able to find peace through support and community. We are Audreyanna and Nathan (and Rose!). We met in 2009, got married in 2014, and have been growing together ever since. Even before getting married, we had discussed growing our family through adoption in some way. Audreyanna’s family adopted her sister (now in her 20’s) and so adoption had been on Audreyanna’s heart from a young age. In 2023, Rose was born and placed with us. We've seen the benefit firsthand to an open-adoption and if you choose an adoption plan, we would be honored to live in relationship with you and your child. We truly mean that! It's been a joy to regularly spend time with Rose's birth family and in doing so, better understand Rose's story. We will continue to pray for you, and others, who are faced with making these tough decisions. You are loved, Audreyanna and Nathan
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Matthew and Megan
Dear Birthparent... Thank you for taking the time to read our story and learn about us as a potential adoptive family for your child. We deeply admire your decision to turn to adoption for you and your child, and we recognize how overwhelming this experience may be for you. Whether you choose us or another family to parent your child, you are granting a family a priceless and cherished gift, and we are grateful for your kindness, generosity, and selflessness. As you read more about our personalities, beliefs, family background, and home life, we hope you can picture your child fitting in with our family. We promise to raise a child who understands the ultimate gift of life that you have given them, and to make sure you always have a special place in all our hearts. - Matthew, Megan, Isaiah & Silas
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Anthony and Sarah
Married couple looking to expand their family by welcoming an infant. We both feel a calling to be parents and would love to open our home to a child. Willing to discuss different adoption arrangements to ensure the child knows they are loved. We look forward to beginning this journey with you.
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Jason and Cecilia
Hello! First of all, thank you for taking time to learn about who we are as a couple and what kind of home we would provide for a child. We know this may be a difficult and confusing time for you, filled with decisions, and we have been praying each day for you to feel confident in whatever decision you make for your sweet little baby. We are in awe of the strength, the courage, and the love it takes to consider adoption. We are so thankful that you would consider us as a potential home for your child and we hope this book sheds light on who we are as a family! Love, the Hills
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AJ
Hi! I'm AJ. This profile will be a window into my life, who I am, and everything in between. I originally started this adoption journey with my wife Rachel. We shared the dream of becoming parents and were excited to grow our family through adoption. Sadly, she passed away from cancer which has been an incredibly difficult loss. Before she passed, we talked a lot about our hopes of becoming parents, and continuing this journey is a way of honoring that dream we shared. While life has taken an unexpected turn, my desire to be a loving and dedicated father has only grown stronger. I'm fortunate to have a close and supportive family and group of friends who are excited to welcome and love a child alongside me.
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Josh and Jenn
Hello! We are Josh and Jenn and we're looking forward to meeting you! Know that we think of and pray for you almost daily. We know what it is for life to take unexpected directions, for plans to shift, for dreams to be interrupted. Having kids has always been part of our plan and dream, and yet God has not fulfilled that dream in the way we originally expected. But we understand God's design and timing is always better, and we are excited to grow our family through adoption. Our philosophy has always been rooted in creating an environment and home where all are welcomed and loved. Adoption is something we always talked about as part of that philosophy. We’ve built our lives around creating strong community connections, friends as extended family, and an open door to our home for all. For our community, our house is a front porch for chatting, a front yard for badminton, a hill for playing tag, a driveway for sidewalk chalk, a walkway for blowing bubbles, a rock wall for driving toy cars, a garden for kids to help water plants and pick flowers, a living room for ladies book club, a kitchen for sharing delicious meals or baked goods, a back porch for late night conversation. We have “adopted” the families in our community - adults and children alike - our home is their home. This same philosophy is why we have become the gathering spot for our surrounding family. We are excited about the possibility of adding to that family through adoption and creating a space to welcome a child (and eventually, hopefully multiple children!) into our home. That said, we also want you to know that the weight of the decision you are making–the sacrifice–is not lost on us. Our own experience to start a family with infertility has taken us through deep emotions and many tears. Sometimes it’s the hardest moments in life that remind us to trust in all circumstances that God has a plan, through mountains and through valleys. We hope you are part of God’s plan for us, and that we are part of God’s plan for you and your child!
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Tom and Kristin
Hello, We are Tom and Kristin and we thank you for taking the time to learn more about our family. We know and honor that the decision to make an adoption plan for your child is one that is filled with complex emotions. We have been praying for your peace and comfort. We believe Jesus came to this world to bring healing and hope and it is our prayer that he does this for you as well. As we spend our days waiting for the child that God has for our family and as we created our profile, we couldn't help but dream of the day our child will join us in our every day settings and on our various adventures. We hope this profile adds to your peace knowing that we are ready to provide a loving and caring home where your child can thrive. We invite you to check out an album we made about us: https://www.mixbook.com/photo-books/interests/digital-tom-kristin-adoption-profile-42113386?vk=3rs8duNV3pgE5MUBqHoK
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Daniel and Zoe
We want to thank you for taking the time to get to know us. First, we hope you are doing well during your pregnancy. We can’t begin to imagine how hard and overwhelming this decision is for you. We’re sending you the biggest hug right now. We hope that no matter what you decide, that you are surrounded by love, compassion and support. We would count it a privilege to get to know you, and are praying for you and your child as you sacrificially and courageously care for them in this way. We understand that this is a very difficult time, and we totally understand the wide range of emotions that the adoption process makes birth families feel. We have learned that once you connect, start to talk and get to know each other it gets a bit easier and the process starts to become more real and less scary.
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Joshua and Chelsea
We have been together for six years, married for five. We are so excited to share our love with a little one, and with Josh himself being adopted, this just seemed like the natural path for us to take to grow our family together.
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Chris and Christa
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Tim and Amanda
We are so honored and grateful to you for taking the time to look through our profile. We cannot fully imagine the weight of the decisions you are making right now, but our deepest hope is that you feel deeply cared for, respected, and supported on this journey. As you read our story, we hope you can picture the life your child would experience with us—a life filled with warmth, laughter, and endless unconditional love. You will always be a part of your child and their story, and your immense love for them is something we will celebrate every single day. We strongly believe a child can never have too many people who love them, and we would welcome the opportunity to develop a relationship with you over the years, at whatever pace feels right to you. If you select us as the adoptive family for your child, please know that we will work endlessly to ensure they are raised with the consistency, devoted care, and unwavering support they need to flourish and thrive.
Read MoreFAQs about adoption
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes. Our counselors will help you consider the best options for you and your baby.
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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