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Making memories through open adoption
When Tate was born in 2006, Brandon knew he wanted to be part of his son’s life. When Jennie and Sean met Brandon, they didn’t know he would become such an important part of their lives.
Read MoreHow an Afghan engineer is realizing his dreams after fleeing his country
Amin’s dreams were shattered when the Taliban took control. But with Bethany’s help, he is building a new future in the United States.
Read MoreWhat the Pandemic Taught Us: Innovative Practice Report
A report about child welfare trends during COVID-19 shows that outcomes for Black and multiracial children worsened.
Read MoreTrafficked by her own family: Julia’s story
Betrayed by her family into years of forced labor, Julia had lost hope. But her foster family helped her discover her worth.
Read MoreA veteran who served in Afghanistan now helps Afghan refugees resettle
For some families resettling in the U.S., this is the first time they’ve ever felt safe. Every one of us can do something to provide refugees with a warm welcome.
Read MoreThreading the needle: A refugee uses his tailoring skills to serve his community
Responding to the coronavirus pandemic, a newly resettled refugee calls on his professional training to sew critically needed masks for health care workers.
Read MoreOur why: Changing the world through family
While it’s true that our what and our how have evolved through the years, our why remains: we want to change the world through family.
Read MoreA journey to Grace and a gift of a lifetime
Lisa Marie's journey to adopt her daughter Grace gave her a calling to do even more to make a difference for teens who are waiting for adoption. She established the Grace Fund, a Bethany Endowment that will help find safe homes, loving families, and a chance to heal for teens who are at risk of aging out of foster care without the support of a permanent family.
Read MoreFinding family during COVID-19
When parents are going through a crisis, volunteer Host Families offer loving care to parents, watching over their children while the parents regain stability. For Rena, it meant finding family in the face of a global pandemic.
Read MoreMy foster mom welcomed me and gave me hope
After escaping gang violence in El Salvador, a refugee teen found safety, hope, and a welcoming foster mom in the U.S.
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