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AJ and Rachel
Hello, we are Rachel and Aj! We hope that this small look into our lives will provide you with the warm fuzzy feelings of love and happiness, and that you also know that feeling is what we feel every day we share our love. We appreciate the consideration of sharing a life with your child. It is our fondest wish that we will be a perfect match for your consideration!
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Aaron and Mary
We are Aaron and Mary, and our kids' names are Lyla and Rex. Aaron is an Assistant Technical Director at our church and has been there since 2006, and Mary is an Assistant Director at a childcare center and she has been there since 2005. Mary was diagnosed at 19 with severe endometriosis and was not expected to easily become pregnant, therefore both Rex and Lyla were miracles as they were both conceived naturally and easily. We are so grateful that God gave us 2 amazing kids before Mary had to have her hysterectomy. Rex is 9 and loves karate, board games, video games, playing outside with friends and reading. Lyla is 6 and loves soccer, soccer, tea parties, babies, and playing outside with friends! We have had a heart for adoption for many years and decided as a family this year to start the process. Lyla and Rex talk often of their future younger sibling and they cannot wait to help care for them, and we pray for our future child and for their birth parents every day. One of our nephews, Gabriel, is adopted and is very excited about having an adopted cousin one day. Gabriel and his adoption story are a big part of what made us fall in love with the idea of adopting ourselves. We know that while it will bring us great joy to bring another child into our family in this way, there will be heartbreak and loss for their birth parents and we hope to keep that connection open so that their birth parent knows how they are doing and growing as the years go on, and so that they can know about where and who they came from as well. We hope that as you look through our profile it will give you a glimpse into our family and how much we love each other, our families, our friends, and our future child.
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Jamie
Hi. My name is Jamie. The only words I can think of is Thank You. I feel love for you and will pray for you always. You are a Brave person to possibly place your child for Adoption. The decision you are going to make is not easy. I am looking to share my love, life, family and everything else with a child joining my family, and friends. I have been thinking about adoption for years. I have a huge support system behind me that is encouraging me. I will be a single mother but I have so much love, kindness and patience to give. I want to share with children my blessings and adventures. I would encourage them to be the "more" that they could be, have, and enjoy. May God guide you in your decision, give you the grace through the process and comfort you through your future steps.
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Brian and Kim
Hi, there! We're Brian and Kim from Northern Virginia! Thank you for taking the time to view our profile and learn a little bit about our family. We don't know each other yet, but we hope that this page will tell you something about our life now and how we picture what our family might look like in the future. This process is just beginning, but you have already made the best decision for your child by choosing life and considering a plan for their future. We know that God has a plan for you and your child, and he will provide you with the support you need to guide you in your decision. We hope that as you look through this page, you will find us to be a fun-loving, young family that is ready to share our adventures. Our hearts are bursting at the seams as we excitedly await the opportunity to expand our family through adoption. We promise that our children will be forever enveloped by the love of parents and a web of family and friends. We promise that we will speak of our children's birthparents with love and ensure that our children know that the difficult choices made were made out of true love for them. We would like to develop a plan for openness with the birthparents that everyone is comfortable with. We hope that we can foster a close relationship with our child's birth family, including visits.
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Rickey and Emily
We hope that you are able to see how special family and friends are to us as you look through our profile. We admire you so much and we are praying for you as you walk through this journey. For the last 7 years, we have dreamed of meeting you and welcoming you and your precious baby into our family. We know that there is a lot going on in your life right now, but please know that we are praying for you with every ounce of our being. We wish you peace with your decision and hope that you will be comforted with knowing that your child will be so loved, cared for, and raised to know the deepest love you have for them. We hope that you will embrace us as part of your family as you become a part of ours.
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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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Kyle and Alicia
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to show you a snapshot of who we are. We are constantly praying for you and the path you are walking. Know that you are cared for and prayed over. We look forward to getting to know you as we walk this journey together.
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Colin and Wendy
We love each other and the idea of building our family. Unable to have children of our own due to unexplained infertility, we were surprised to hear of being pregnant. God had other plans and our baby miscarried. We feel we are to redirect our focus on adoption and look forward to meeting the little one that He wants to place in our lives. Colin is a loyal family member, friend, and colleague. He is well respected in our community and at work. Colin is "all boy". He loves to watch football, baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. He enjoys playing ice hockey, skiing, snowboarding, tennis and riding bikes. Colin enjoys our sweet neighbors and their children. We have eight children on our block! Many run up to greet him when he comes home from work. Colin is kind hearted, gentle, slow to anger and sweet spirited by nature. Colin is an outstanding husband and would make an incredible dad. Wendy loves to dream big and sets lofty goals for herself. She has accomplished her goals and loves to set new ones on a regular basis. She works hard and encourages others around her raise the bar for themselves. Wendy has such a loyal and kind heart. She is such a blessing to our friends and families. She loves to travel and she has seen the world. Wendy is a good steward of our resources, gifts, has such a light heart and loves to laugh. She laughs with me, at me, and for me. This has been such a blessing to our marriage. She is an outstanding wife that displays love to me and will embody that same love to a child.
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Mark and BethAnn
Hi! Thank you for allowing us to share with you from our hearts. Your willingness to consider adoption is a beautiful expression of your sacrificial love for your baby. We can't even imagine what a difficult time this must be for you now, but we admire your strength and bravery. You are making a life-changing decision and we pray that God will direct you to the right family for your baby and give you peace for this journey.
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Michael and Faith
Hello! Thank you for considering adoption- it's a brave choice. We wish you a journey full of comfort, hope and encouragement. We recognize that whatever situation you are in, you have difficult choices ahead of you. No matter what you decide, we hope you feel loved and supported. Our goal for this profile is that you get a sense of who we are and the type of family we would provide for your child. Thank you for taking the time to look at us as potential adoptive parents. The journey that has lead us to adoption has been a difficult one. We have had two babies, each died within hours of being born. We didn't know it at the time, but in-depth testing revealed a genetic disorder, meaning the same thing could happen if we tried again. We decided we didn't want to take the chance and opted to pursue adoption instead. We adopted a baby in 2019 and it has been an amazing experience. Our son is almost 4 now and we are excited to add another baby to our family. We can't wait to see what God has for us in the future. -Mike & Faith
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Josh and Michele
We are Josh and Michele and we want to thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We would like to start by expressing our respect, admiration, and thanks for your courage right now. We can't imagine the feelings you have or will experience in your decision to plan an adoption for your child. We are excited that you would consider us as loving parents and we pray that this book will give you a glimpse of who we are and who we hope to be as parents.
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Aaron and Amanda
We have been married for 16 years and continue to learn more about each other every day. We are both Christians and strive to teach our children how to grow closer to God. God has blessed us with four wonderful children, three boys and one girl. The boys are 13, 12, 4 years old and our daughter is 9. Our children are very close and love playing together. The boys are very protective of their sister. Our children are each uniquely gifted with their own personalities, each created in the image of God. They are so excited to welcome another sibling into our family, and pray for that regularly.
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