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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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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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Boris and Adria
We want to "THANK YOU" for visiting our page. We believe it is a blessing and a privilege to be chosen or even considered as adoptive parents. We pray for you and your child that you make the best decision during this process for your family. Thank you for taking the time to read about our family. If in the future you have any questions or concerns that are not answered below please fill free to let us know. We are a Christian family of 3 excited to adopt a little boy or girl and welcome them into our family! We love being parents and are excited to welcome your child into all of our lives. We welcome an open adoption and would love to stay in touch with you through letters, photos, and visits.
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Jason and Leah
We are one of those cliché high school couples who have been together forever. We met in the 6th grade and started dating sophomore year of high school. We got married 2008. We have always known we would want at least one child and have tried over the years with no success. That's okay with us though because there are so many awesome kids in the world that need loving homes. If you think we might be a good match for you or your baby, please feel free to ask any questions you can think of. We want to be as much of an open book as possible.
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Allen and Jenn
Dear Expectant Parent, Thank you for taking the time to get to know us! We know this is a confusing and difficult time for you. We understand you are trying to figure out the best option for you and your precious baby. We hope that you feel supported and loved no matter where you are in the journey. We admire you so much for choosing life and for considering adoption. If you decide to make an adoption plan, we want to assure you that we promise to respect you. We want to honor your decision and whatever level of openness you want to have with your child. We plan on discussing their adoption with the child. We want the child to embrace their culture and heritage. We will seek out opportunities as a family to help your child embrace their cultural roots. Our family believes that all people are created in God's image. We plan to celebrate our differences and strive to learn more about the child's culture. We promise to cherish and love your child with our all of our hearts. We will provide a safe, loveable home, and provide a life with every opportunity possible. We promise that your child will be able to go on fun adventures, vacations, and enjoy lots of laughter. Know that we are praying for you and your sweet baby throughout your pregnancy. We pray that God will fill you with peace in whatever decision you make.
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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
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Garth and Jennifer
Hello! We are Jennifer and Garth. Thank you for taking time to look through our profile. We can't imagine what you are going through as you consider an adoption plan for your baby. We realize this will be one of the most difficult decisions and our hope in reviewing our profile page it will help you understand our life as a family and us as parents. We always knew we wanted a big family and the journey of doing so hasn't been easy. However, we realized God's plan is always working and you have to continue having faith and hope. That faith and hope brought us to welcome our daughter into our family through adoption, which has been the biggest blessing in our lives so far. We hope to continue growing our family through adoption and to show our children support, encouragement, celebrations of milestones and achievements, encouragement with smiles, hugs and laughter, encouragement for them to be their true selves, the ability to build their confidence and most of all LOVE.
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Joe and Jessica
Hello, You don’t know us yet, but we have been praying for you for a while. We know you may be nervous about this process, and we are too. You want what is best for your precious baby. We do too. Whatever your decision at the end of this process, we recognize that you have many big and possibly difficult decisions ahead. We are continuing to pray for you. Above all, we want you to know that you are not only loved and accepted by us, but also by our Heavenly Father. We already know you are incredibly courageous, and we are excited at the opportunity to meet you and get to know you. We believe adoption is the most beautiful way to complete our family, and what God has called us to do. Adoption is something we have always talked about being a part of our story. These conversations began while we were still dating, and we are so excited to be living out this chapter now. We want you to be a part of our story as well. We are thrilled to adopt. We cannot wait to love on a precious little one. We want whatever is best for you, and to be able to encourage you through this journey. We see the adoption process as a ministry God has clearly directed both of our hearts to. Thank you for your courage and love that you have already shown that sweet baby of yours!
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Andrew and Brittany
Dear expectant parent(s), thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about us. We are Andrew, Brittany, Isaiah, Levi, and Cyrus. We are so excited to grow our family through adoption. When we first started dating we discussed our desire to one day adopt. We are praying that God brings us the right fit our family, in His timing. We are also praying for you and your journey as you plan for you and your child's future.
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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.
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Dan and Alana
Hi! We're glad you found yourself on our Family Profile. Our names are Dan and Alana. Since our first conversations about our future family - back when we were dating in college - we've always known that adoption would be in the picture. We believe that we were all adopted into God's family when we were in a time of need and we want our family to reflect that model. After getting married and taking some time to grow our relationship with each other, we've found that we are longing to give ourselves to a new family member. We are excited to start our family with and through adoption! We are also excited to get to know a family that would trust us to adopt their child, and look forward to starting a long and lasting relationship built on loving and caring for this little one together. We hope that you will consider whether your child could be a part of our family's story.
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Matthew and Natalie
As devoted Christians, Natalie and I feel prepared and called by God to adopt. We are happy parents to three biological children and have always wanted a large family. We are actively engaged in church, school, and hobbies. I (Matthew) am a retired US Army Officer, now Youth Pastor and I enjoy woodworking, camping, mountain biking, and weight lifting. Natalie is a Stay at Home Mom / Home School Teacher and enjoys spending time together as a family, watching movies, and hiking and camping. Our daughter Emma (12 years old) enjoys playing with friends, attending youth group, and church activities. Our son Edward (6 years old) enjoys reading books, playing with super heroes and playing with his friends and big sister. Our son Elias (1 year) is a sweet, funny little guy who has his big sister wrapped around his finger and loves to make big brother laugh. We've been fortunate enough to travel quite a bit and have visited several national parks, over 25 states and swam in two oceans.
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