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Matt and Mary Kate
Hi! We are so happy you’re viewing our profile! We really admire your thoughtfulness and strength as you take the time to explore all your options. This decision you are faced with is not something we have faced. What we do know is that this is a life altering choice for you and we admire your courage. Only you know what is the right decision for you and your child, and no matter what, we support you! We are so excited to be parents again. We have a blended family that we could not have imagined when we started our own journey many years ago. We have learned that each of our children are unique and always changing at any age and at any given moment. As a result, we’ve learned that we must love our children uniquely and differently--and always equally. We genuinely love to see our children grow up knowing they are loved and knowing they have a solid foundation. We have no idea what specific love our next child will need, but we are excited and committed to loving our next child no matter what that means. We will give our best effort each day to our next child in a specific way that results in their complete confidence of being loved by us. Thank you for taking the time to get to know a little more about us! Inside this profile we hope you are able to get a peak into our lives and our hearts. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!. No matter what, we are amazed by your strength and love for your child. We are praying for you!
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Joe and Theresa
Hello, We are Joe and Theresa and we are so grateful that you are reading our profile and considering us as adoptive parents. As you are looking for a loving family and home for your child, we are grateful that you have included our family in your consideration. We respect your bravery for making a plan for adoption. We pray for your peace and comfort and that you experience God’s overwhelming love for you. We have been married for four years and like many couples, we desired to grow our family right away. We both feel a strong call on our lives to be parents and to have a positive impact on a child’s life. We see that God has a plan for us through adoption. Our story is something like a storybook. We met as neighbors over the backyard fence. Our houses were behind each other’s and our backyards connected. Our dates included climbing the fence to have backyard dinners together ending with a goodnight kiss at the fence. It was clear to us quickly that we were meant to be together. We got married in our backyard right where it all began. A few months later we had the joy of becoming pregnant but then the heartbreak of the miscarriage of our twins. After two more pregnancy losses, we sought God for His clarity and guidance on how He wanted us to grow our family. We truly believe that He has led us by His love to adopt and to love a child just as he or she is our own. After completing the initial process to become potential adoptive parents, we learned that we were going to have a child of our own. We were able to have a full term pregnancy and bring our son Joe Jr. into the world. We love him dearly and he brings us so much joy. He is a very happy, smart and playful one year old. We still have a heart to continue to grow our family through adoption. We are excited to have the opportunity to add another child to our home and share our lives, love and joy with the child God places into our family.
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Thomas and Lilly
Thank you for taking the time to look through our book. We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you. God has a plan for each one of us. We've wanted to have children since before we knew each other but we didn't know how God would bring it about. Over the last few years, we've been drawn more and more to adoption and now trust that that is God's plan for us. God has a plan for you too. He has led you to consider making an adoption plan for your child. We know you have a difficult decision before you but trust that God will help you find the right couple to love and nurture your child. We've taken great comfort in the words of Philippians chapter 4, versus 6-7 and hope you will too. "Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." We'll keep you in our prayers. Sincerely, Thomas and Lilly
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Jason and Holly
Hello, we are Jason and Holly. Thank you for considering gracing us with your most precious gift. We admire your strength and self-sacrifice. Though we have not met, we pray for your health and wellbeing each day, and trust that God will lead you along your journey. We hope the next few pages will allow you to get to know us better. A child can never have too much love and support. We look forward to growing a relationship with you. We are committed to acknowledging you as an integral and cherished part of the child’s story. We pledge to always be flexible with the relationship between you and the child throughout the course of the child’s life.
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Brad and Amy
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to go through our profile. We are excited to share ourselves with you! We hope you see something you can relate to or connect with as you learn about us. Our hearts need something... We want to hold a little hand while we excitedly wait in line to meet Mickey Mouse. We want to see the childish excitement on Christmas morning as wrapping paper is ripped off to reveal thoughtfully chosen gifts. We want to teach our little one to ride a bike or fly a kite at the park. We have journeyed down the sad road called infertility. However, God has filled our hearts with so much love, and we still have a strong desire to become parents. If something about us in our profile touches your heart, we would be honored if you selected us. We understand that you are making life-changing decisions that are not easy. Whatever decision you make, we pray that you will be filled with peace. With love from our hearts to yours, Brad and Amy
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Mike and Nina
Hello, we are Mike and Nina. We have an (almost) 3-year-old son, Mikey, and 2 cats, Isaac and Emmy. Since early on in our dating relationship, we knew that we were looking to start a family. We might have started talking about how many kids we wanted before we even discussed when we would get married. We have been together for 12 years. God brought us together at the right time in our lives and has always graced us with blessings when we were ready. Despite always wanting to start a family, we had to wait until Nina was done with school and start her career before trying to conceive. Little did we know that we would have to wait an additional year, due to us struggling to conceive. This became one of the hardest years of our lives. We knew we wanted a family. We knew were ready for it. What we didn’t know is that God had a plan for us and we had to patiently wait for our child. Once we finally conceived, we were overjoyed. It was one of the happiest moments of our lives being superseded only by the first time we saw little Mikey. We are absolutely elated at the idea of seeing our next child for the first time. Our hearts are open to a new child and (if you choose and are comfortable) to an extended family. As much as we try to be patient, we are eager to welcome another child into our family. We know our calling is to be parents. We know that God has put us on this path to have another child. Our arms, our home and our hearts are open and waiting for God to bring that newest little bundle to us.
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Jarrett and Christine
Thank you for including us in your journey and for considering our family to adopt your child. We hope you can appreciate through our story our love for each other and our family and how devoted we are to being parents. After numerous fertility treatments, God has blessed us with two miracle children. But we feel we have more love to give and our family is not yet complete. We know you want the very best for your child and if you choose us, we promise to love your child with every piece of our heart and to always do what is best for him or her. We are excited to meet you and get to know you, if that's what you desire. We are committed to a relationship that works for everyone and ensuring your child continues to know you and your love for them.
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Justin and Samantha
Thank you for considering our profile. We know this is a difficult process, and appreciate your desire to provide the best life for your child. Yours is the most selfless decision a mother can make, and we are in awe of your love and strength. We want to adopt because we feel an overflow of love, affection, and parental care. We have a passion for parenting our son Stark, and we feel we have more to give. We want to grow our family and multiply the love. We can't pretend to know how this feels, but we are praying that whatever choice you make will be full of peace. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you, too.
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Joshua and Carrie
Thank you for looking through our profile! Our family's focus is to Seek Jesus first and always. Actively and intentionally show love to others, especially those who do not usually feel unseen. Posses a childlike curiosity that can only be satisfied through endless exploration and an open mind and willingness to learn. Our goal is to store up experiences the way most people store up possessions all while simplifying and making space to create art. Our goal is to do these things daily with a contagious, spirit of joy, gratefulness, and positivity.
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Matt and Tracy
We're Matt and Tracy. We've been married for four years now and together for more than eight. When we started dating, we were in a long-distance relationship and when we knew things were getting more serious, Tracy took the leap to move closer to Matt and the rest, as they say, is history. We're super excited to start our family. We've always known that our family would grow through adoption. It's a passion that both of us have shared since we were teenagers - before we even knew each other. We hope that through this profile, you're able to see the love we have for each other, our families and our future child. We know that as a couple, God has called us to adopt and we cannot wait to meet our child when the time is right. We acknowledge this is a confusing and difficult time for you while you're contemplating the best option for you and your baby. No matter where you're at in your journey, our hope for you is that you feel loved and supported along the way. We truly admire your decision to choose life and consider adoption. If you do decide to make an adoption plan, we promise to love, celebrate and cherish your child with all of our hearts for all of our lives. We'll provide a stable, happy and faith-driven life while providing every possible opportunity to your child. Throughout your pregnancy, please know that you're always in our prayers and we're praying over you and your sweet baby. Our hope for you during this time is that you're filled with peace in the decision you choose to make for you and your child. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us and for allowing us to introduce ourselves to you and tell you a bit more about our family.
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Eric and Nicole
Hello, we are Eric and Nicole and we thank you for taking the time to learn more about our family. Thank you for considering your choices. We are so excited to be adopting and bringing a child into our family! We hope our story will help you in making your choice. Please know that no matter what you choose, we wish you and your child all the best. We hope this profile gives you a glimpse about our family. We look forward to meeting you!! -Nicole and Eric
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Paul and Jackie
Dear Expectant Parent, Thank you for taking the time to get to know our story and learn about the life we have built together. We want you to know how much we admire your compassion for your baby and for your courage to consider doing the most selfless, brave act a parent will face. We cannot begin to imagine what you must be feeling, thinking and experiencing during this time. Please know that we would love the opportunity to stand beside you on this journey and hope you feel supported and loved throughout. When it came time to start our journey to parenthood, we were faced with many obstacles and years of trying. We are so incredibly blessed with our son who is now 4 years old, but it took several years to get him here. Everything happens for a reason and we lean on God every day. He has led us to adoption for our second child. We know that, if given the chance, our promise to you is to love your baby with all of our hearts and to provide a loving, nurturing life. We believe every person in this world is a miracle and we do not take anything or anyone for granted. Our son will be the best big brother any child could ask for. He is very compassionate, funny, and caring. He loves with his whole heart. Our lives are centered on our family and raising our son. Everything we do is for our family and expanding our family. We adore being parents and will love your baby unconditionally. Know that we are praying for you and your precious baby during your pregnancy, that God will fill you with peace in whatever decision you make. Thank you for considering us as an adoptive family for your baby.
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