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.

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Matthew and Jamie

Hello! As you are reading this, please know that we cannot imagine what you are going through right now. We have been praying for you and will continue to pray for you as we have committed to pray for anyone who may be reviewing our profile. We are thankful for you and your braveness in considering adoption as the loving path to take. As you go through your decision process, we hope that you will consider us to love your child unconditionally. We will raise your child in a loving and Godly home and he/she will know the huge sacrifice you made for them, and how much you love them.

Dennis and Judith

Dennis and Judith - Hoping to Adopt·Thursday, January 31, 2019 Dear Birth Family, Thank you so much for taking the time to view our profile. It is hard to summarize your life in just a few paragraphs. We have known from the start that we wouldn’t be able to have children naturally but we knew that God had a different plan for us. We have a deep desire to be parents and would love any child that comes into our home with all our heart. It is an honor to be considered to able to raise and love your child. Whether we are chosen or not, we want to let you know how mazing and selfless your decision is. We can’t imagine how difficult this time is and the struggle you are going through. But know that we will be praying for you that God will guide your decision and bring you every possible blessing With all our Love, Dennis and Judith

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.

Rachel and Michael

Dear Expectant Parent(s), Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We are Rachel and Michael, and we've been happily married for over seven years. Expanding our family has always been close to our hearts. Coming from large families ourselves, we deeply appreciate the warmth and joy that comes from having a strong support system. Unfortunately, our journey to parenthood has included challenges, as we have been unable to have a child of our own. While this has been a difficult path for us, we have found clarity through heartfelt discussions and prayer. We believe that adopting a child is the path we are meant to pursue. We are so grateful for the example our families have set in valuing love and connection. We are committed to creating a home that is safe, nurturing, and filled with compassion not only for our future child but for you as well. Establishing a relationship with you is important to us, as we recognize the courage and thoughtfulness involved in your decision. We are committed to loving your child as our own. Thank you again for considering our story. We understand that this is a very difficult time for you, full of lots of emotions. We want you to know that we will be holding you in our thoughts and prayers, regardless of the outcome. - Michael and Rachel

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

Jamie

Hi. My name is Jamie, and my son's name is Gabriel. The only words I can think of are Thank you. I feel love for you and will pray for you always. You are a Brave person to place your child for Adoption, possibly. 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 who will be joining our family and friends. I have a one-year-old son whom I was able to adopt, and would like to have one more child to complete our family. I have a huge support system behind me that is encouraging me. I am a single parent, but I have a wealth of love, kindness, and patience to share. I want to share my blessings and adventures with another child along with Gabriel and me. I will encourage them to be the "more" that they could be, have, and enjoy. May God guide you in your decision, give you the strength and grace throughout the process, and comfort you in your future steps.

Avery and Dana

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our family. We’re Dana and Avery. We don’t take lightly the love and strength it takes to consider an adoption plan for your child. We are praying for you as you walk through this process, and we’re truly grateful for you. Our hope is that as you read through our story, you get a clear sense of who we are, the home we’ve built, and the love, stability, and care we would have for this child.

Francesco and Rossella

We are both from Southern Italy, Francesco from Puglia and Rossella from Basilicata. We met during our college years, while Francesco was studying Agriculture and Rossella Chemistry. We started dating and we felt at home with each other. After getting married, we lived for three years in Bari, a city along the Adriatic Coast where many of our friends lived. After our first year of marriage, we discovered that having children would be difficult for us and Francesco asked Rossella: "All this love that we have and want to give where will it finally go?" This deep question became crucial for us. We were both working at the University when Francesco received a job offering from a University in Florida. We decided to move to the USA without imagining what was awaiting us, and a beautiful adventure began. We lived for three years in Florida where Francesco worked as a horticulture research scientist and Rossella as an elementary and middle school Montessori teacher. Then we moved again when Francesco became a professor in Central Pennsylvania and Rossella started working as a secondary school teacher. We are very grateful for these years of marriage in which we had a very rich life and met many friends from all around the world. Among them, we encountered some families that had welcomed children through adoption, and looking at their experience full of love, we started thinking about adopting. Francesco's question, "All this love that we have and want to give where will go in the end?" became a prophecy and a foretelling of our desire to adopt a child.

Samuel and Natalia

Hello! We are so excited for you to get to know us better! We hope you enjoy learning a little more about our family.

Josh and Nicala

Hello! We are Josh and Nicala. We first connected in 2017 thanks to some mutual friends and the magic of the internet! Fast forward to February 2020, just before the world went full-on upside-down, we got engaged. And by January 2021, we said I do and officially kicked off our forever adventure. Our little family includes two adorable fur-babies: Colt, our treat-loving yellow lab who never runs out of energy, and Mavis, our sassy (but sweet) domestic shorthair cat who thinks she runs the house. We are lovers of the great outdoors and cozy nights in. Whether we're hiking a trail, planning our next adventure, or binging the latest Netflix show, we're all about finding joy in the big moments and the little ones. We are big fans of summer sunshine, breakfast foods, game nights, and time well spent with friends and family. If it involves fun, food, or a bit of adventure, we're in!

Jenn

Dear Friend, Let me begin by saying how humbled I am that you are taking the time to look through my profile. The amount of love, courage, and bravery it takes to walk the path you are choosing is found in very few people. I am praying for you and your child, that you would have wisdom, peace, and confidence in the decisions you are making. While adoption may not be what most people see for their future, it has always been the way I hoped to have a family one day. It would be such a privilege to be able to love and raise a child as my own. They will always know their story and how much you love them. I will always speak highly of you and will always do what is in their best interest. I will always point your child toward Jesus and walk with them as they develop a relationship with Him. This will be through everyday life at home, going to church on Sundays, attending church activities throughout the year, attending a Christian school, living in a community that values faith, and being around family and friends that have the same beliefs and values as I do. In my home your child will come to know 3 things. First, we love Jesus. Second, we are kind. Third, we have fun! Love, Jenn

Josh and Megan

We admire you so much for choosing life and considering adoption. Know that we are praying for you and your sweet baby, and we pray that God will fill you with peace in whatever decision you make. We have been truly blessed in so many ways, and we hope we will soon be blessed with a child to love and cherish as our own. We are not perfect, but if you choose us for your child, we promise to always strive to provide a loving and stable faith filled home with lots of family and friends to surround our family in love.

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FAQs about adoption

: 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.

: 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.

: 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.

: Yes. Our counselors will help you consider the best options for you and your baby.

: In many cases, you can still place your child for adoption after he or she is born.

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