Explore adoption
Explore adoption
The right fit
Many women choose adoption because they want their baby to have a life they feel they can’t provide. If you make an adoption plan with Bethany, you’ll get to choose a family that’s a good fit for you and your child.
Will I stay in my baby's life?
You choose the family
Explore our waiting families and read bios to get to know them
You decide the relationship
Open or closed, you can discuss with a pregnancy counselor
You choose the communication level
You can guide the level you have with your child and their adoptive family
Find a family that fits
Cooper and Tracey
Thank you for taking the time to view our profile. We can't imagine how difficult this decision is and we have so much compassion for what you must be feeling in this moment. Thank you for your courage and bravery. We are humbled to offer you this glimpse into our lives. We hope this page offers an authentic view of who we are: two people who live fully, fearlessly, and with Christ at the center of it all. As high school sweethearts, getting married and having children has always been cemented into our plans. And while infertility has been an unexpected chapter in our story, carrying deep pain and grief, it is also what has led us here. In 2021, we experienced the adoption of our daughter, Ava Grace. Witnessing the sacrifice and courage displayed by her birth mom is hard to even put into words. It's incredible to see God's tender healing and redemption at work, not just for us but for her birth mom as well. We're forever grateful, forever bonded, and forever changed by this experience. Ava Grace is spunky, sweet, and so so funny. Being her parents is the greatest joy we've ever experienced. Her giggles are infectious, her questions are endless, and she's always got a song to sing. We truly cannot wait to watch her fall in love with her future sibling (she has SO much of it to give). We want nothing more than to provide your child with a safe and loving home where they will be supported, held, encouraged, and deeply (so deeply) cherished. We also look forward to supporting you on this journey however you need us to show up—providing a constant stream of grace and encouragement every step of the way. In the meantime, we continue to pray that God lends the wisdom and guidance you need to make this incredibly important choice.
Read MoreChris and Amber
Dear expectant parent, We know that the decision to create an adoption plan was not likely one that you easily came to. That being said, we are thankful for the thought you have put into the decision and appreciate the love you have for your child. We want to mirror that love as much as possible. Through our journey to grow our family, our plan to adopt became more evident and we are excited about the potential opportunity to raise this precious baby. We have been praying for you and your baby for a long time and are looking forward to the day we get to meet you, if and when that day comes. Love, Amber & Chris Why Adoption? We are so excited to add a little one to our family! We desire to raise a child who we will love as our own. To see this little one grow, learn, and become a wonderful person is a joy we hope to experience. We understand that there is great loss in adoption for all parties involved. At the same time, we see the opportunity for the love for our child to be magnified. Adoption is a picture of sacrificial love and an example of how God has adopted us into His family. While we were dating, Amber was diagnosed with a rare disease. Thankfully, it is not life-threatening. When we discussed pregnancy, the doctor suggested adoption because pregnancy has the potential to make the disease worse. We spent some time in prayer and felt that adoption was the best option for growing our family. We chose to adopt through Bethany because we were glad they shared our values and beliefs, and we knew someone who had adopted through them. Thankfully, Amber's symptoms are under control and we are looking forward to this next chapter as a family of three.
Read MoreGarth 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.
Read MoreReagan and Zach
Dear Friend, Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us a little bit better. We cannot imagine what you are going through, but we hope you know we are praying for you, your child, and your family, no matter what. We pray God will lead you to make the best decision for you and your child, whether that be adoption or parenting. We are Reagan & Zach. We have been married over six years now. God planted the desire to adopt in Reagan in middle school, and we discussed it while we were dating. After a lot of prayer and consideration, we are excited and hopeful that this is the time for us. Our families and our faith are the most important things to us. We are very close with our families, and everyone is very excited to welcome a child in. We are very active in our church and with our church family, and cannot wait to teach a child the importance of Christ. We are so excited to welcome a child into our home and look forward to the journey adoption will bring us on. We hope this profile will help you get to know us and our lives a little bit better, and the love we can offer a child. With love, Reagan & Zach
Read MoreBilly and Sarah
Hi, we are Billy and Sarah! We met while on a dance team in college back in 2007 and started dating shortly after that. We dated throughout college and were married in 2010. Our family grew quickly after that, with the arrival of a son in 2011, a daughter in 2013, and a second son in 2016. We have always wanted a big family, and adoption has been on our hearts since we started dating. Over the past few years, we have felt like God was calling us to expand our family through adoption. We have prayed long and hard about many things throughout this process- for confirmation, for you, for our future child and for open hearts. Our children hope and pray for the day their new sibling arrives. They cannot wait to snuggle, hold, play with and love on your little one!
Read MoreShannon and Michelle
Hi, we're Shannon and Michelle, and we want to start off by saying how amazing we think you are! No matter what path you choose, we pray that God will guide you to make the right decision for you and your child. Here’s a quick glimpse of us: our journey started almost 18 years ago! Shannon had just graduated college and Michelle had just graduated high school when our mutual friends set us up. We had an instant connection and became inseparable quickly. After dating for five years, we got married in our hometown and just celebrated 13 years of marriage! We love spending time as a family, being outside, going for walks, going to the park, and spending time with family and friends. Nearly ten years ago, we learned we were unable to have children of our own. This was the most devastating news as we had always talked about our family and dreams for the future. While not losing hope, we prayed God had a plan for our lives and for us to have a family of our own. While we had many ups and downs, God led our path towards adoption. In 2023, we adopted our son, Liam. Liam has brought our family so much joy, laughter, and love. We continue to pray for another miracle and are excited to grow our family and have another child to love. We can’t wait to meet you!
Read MoreTimothy and Shelly
Hi! Welcome to our family profile page. We're Tim and Shelly, and we've been married for four years now. We met at Shelly's childhood church and Tim's wonderful current place of employment, in the summer of 2019. We were married the following Independence Day in 2020. We enjoy traveling, adventuring, serving together in ministry, being outdoors in the warmer months, gardening and growing things, and working on the final touches of our farmhouse 'fixer.' By the grace of God, we've survived living in a tiny home for almost a year and a half, and completely gutting and building back a farmhouse fixer. Shelly works with special needs kiddos through an intermediate school district in blind mobility. Tim is a Kids Pastor with a heart for missions work. It seems like a long road that has led us to adoption, but we are really grateful to be in a place where we can provide a healthy and loving home to a special little one. We welcome this new journey and can't wait to embrace him or her with open arms.
Read MoreJamie
Hi. My name is Jamie. The only words I can think of is Thank You. I feel love for you and will pray for you always. You are a Brave person to possibly place your child for Adoption. 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 joining my family, and friends. I have been thinking about adoption for years. I have a huge support system behind me that is encouraging me. I will be a single mother but I have so much love, kindness and patience to give. I want to share with children my blessings and adventures. I would encourage them to be the "more" that they could be, have, and enjoy. May God guide you in your decision, give you the grace through the process and comfort you through your future steps.
Read MoreJohnny and Leigha
Read MoreAndrew 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.
Read MorePaige and Zach
We admire your courage in exploring adoption and are grateful for the possible opportunity to welcome your little one into our hearts and home. As you navigate this journey, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We understand the weight of your decision and are here to support you in any way we can. Paige's own adoption experience has shaped our understanding and appreciation of the incredible bond that adoption can create within a family. We believe that this journey is a testament to the love and selflessness you hold for your child. Thank you once again for considering us as potential parents for your precious baby.
Read MoreLoren and Lorena
Read MoreHave questions?
We’d love to talk with you and answer your questions about adoption. We’re here for you. Fill out a contact form or speak to a Bethany counselor at 1.800.BETHANY