You can transform a child's life

Inviting a child into your home is a life-changing experience, for both the child and you. At Bethany, we support life-changers who step up to follow their conviction.

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Adoption

When expectant parents decide to place their child for adoption, we help them develop an adoption plan and identify their chosen adoptive parents.

Foster Care

Foster care provides a safe, loving home for vulnerable kids, while families work to get back on their feet.

Emergency Care

When a child's primary caretakers face a short-term crisis, Safe Families for Children provides a safe place for a child.

It's challenging, but it's worth it

Caring for a child is one of the greatest responsibilities you can take on. You'll face new challenges, but it may become the most rewarding experience of your lifetime. That's why we curated a collection of resources designed to support you.

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Life-changing experiences

Life-changing experiences

Self-care for social workers

Yesenia Fermin, Bethany’s director of culture and belonging offers 4 ways social workers can build resilience—and why it matters for self-care.

I let them read about who I am

After more than 10 years in foster care and aging out without a family, Bridgette was angry about what happened to her. Today as a foster parent, she believes God has given her story a bigger purpose.

3 foster parents confront common myths 

I’m too old.” “I’m single.” “I’ve never parented before.” None of this will stop you from being an incredible foster parent for vulnerable kids!

Resources you can rely on

You deserve information you can trust. Explore our collection of articles and blogs designed to help you and your family thrive.

Black, female social worker counsels a teenage girl

Self-care for social workers

Yesenia Fermin, Bethany’s director of culture and belonging offers 4 ways social workers can build resilience—and why it matters for self-care.

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South Sudanese mom becomes foster parent to siblings in Gambella’s refugee camp

South Sudanese mom becomes foster parent to siblings in Gambella’s refugee camp

Bethany provides psychosocial and mental health support services for South Sudanese refugees in the Gambella refugee camps.

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Ready to take the next step?

If you're feeling inspired to welcome a child into your home, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd love to talk to you, hear your story, and find out how we can support you.

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