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The Church could give every U.S. waiting child a home
With three churches for every U.S. child in foster care waiting to be adopted, the American Church could end the foster care crisis. But fear and misinformation stop some Christians from embracing foster care adoption.
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What I learned as a transracially adoptive parent
You can meet the challenges that come with transracial adoption. Seek advice from others, keep learning, and keep talking with your children about race.
Read MorePregnant and struggling with medical issues, Ashley finds answers
When a woman is pregnant and doesn’t know where to turn, she can always connect with Bethany. We help expectant parents every year—of all ages and backgrounds—and empower them to make a plan. Only they can make the decision, but they don’t have to make it alone.
Read MoreFinding my lasting family
When parents like Lisa face situations beyond their control, their children can become vulnerable to neglect or abuse. Lisa wanted her boys to have a healthier and happier childhood than what she experienced.
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Program launched to aid foreign-born trafficking victims in Detroit
Detroit News
Bethany Christian Services' helps with counseling, food, clothing, housing, employment and family reunification when possible.
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Who exactly is my neighbor?
As part of the Year of the Bible, we hope you'll enjoy our second devotional, focused on Jesus' definition of exactly who our neighbors are and why we're called to love them.
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What would you do to protect your kids?
With survival on the line, Central American parents are making impossible choices to protect their children. Transitional Foster Care helps keep kids safe until they can be reunited with a parent or family member.
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IAG 068: Transracial Adoption with Dr. Kay Ramsey
Infant Adoption Guide
Dr. Ramsey shares how she was born into foster care because her birthmom was raped while in prision. She answers questions and shares resources about transracial adoption.
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Ending international adoptions
WORLD Radio Blog
MARY REICHARD, HOST: It’s Thursday, the 20th of February, 2020. You’re listening to The World and Everything in It and we are so glad you are. Good morning, I’m Mary Reichard. MEGAN BASHAM, HOST: And I’m Megan Basham. First up: international adoption. Fifteen years ago, Americans adopted nearly 23,000 children from other countries. By last year, that number...
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Small network of foster families provides comfort and love
The Community Paper
The College Park home of Christina and Brad Cowherd is constantly bustling — but that's to be expected when you're caring for seven children. Christina and Brad, who have five biological children between 13 years old and 9 months old, recently took in two foster children, bringing their total child count to seven.
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