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Cameron and Carrie
We are an adventurous, loving family that chooses to live with intention, forgive freely, and encourage one another to dream big about the future. We believe time together is the greatest investment we can make in the present, and we find our deepest joy in being each other's comfort and safe place.
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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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Brian and Dana
Dear Friend, Thank you for taking the time to get to know us and our families. We cannot begin to imagine how difficult this decision is for you, and we deeply admire your strength and courage in choosing life and considering adoption. You are incredibly brave, and your love for your baby shines through in this selfless choice. If you choose us to be the parents for your child, please know that we will love and cherish them unconditionally. We will provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive home filled with kindness and care. Your child will grow up surrounded by love, with many adventures and opportunities to thrive. We are so excited to welcome and embrace a new baby with open hearts. Your child will have a strong network of love and support from everyone in our lives. With Love, Brian and Dana
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Ashley and Jake
Hello! Let us introduce ourselves; we are Jake and Ashley. We met online in 2012 and quickly realized that we were meant to be together. After dating for a few months, we became engaged and married later that year. In December we’ll celebrate our 11-year anniversary! We always knew we wanted children, but the Lord had different plans for our family. During our infertility journey, we felt called to became foster parents, and opened our license in 2021. We’ve been blessed to care for and walk alongside 3 littles and their families, and while it has had its challenges, we wouldn’t trade it for the world. We love watching children grow, learn and live their lives to the fullest, and hope and pray to be able to experience these things with our own children one day. In September the Lord answered many prayers and we were able to adopt our long-term foster son Ace, and make him an official member of our family! He is sweet, fun, wild (in the best ways), and has been a tremendous blessing to us. He loves babies and other children and we cannot wait to grant his wish for a sibling one day. We love spending time with family and friends, having birthday parties, family dinners, vacations, celebrating all the holidays and creating new traditions. The Christmas season is our absolute favorite, and we love the childlike magic in the air that time of year. A lot of our time is spent outside in the backyard or garden, and we love to explore zoos, parks, farms, and aquariums. It is our dream to raise a child to know the true meaning of family, unconditional love, pure joy, absolute safety, and the Lord’s grace. We are humbled and truly honored that you are taking the time to look at our profile and learn a bit about our family. We pray that you find comfort and peace not only in all upcoming decisions but throughout your life as well. We look forward to walking alongside you during this journey and can't wait to meet you! Thank you for your time and consideration. God Bless!
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Loren and Lorena
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Glen and Jennifer
Hello! We’re Glen and Jennifer — thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us. We live a cozy, laughter-filled life with our two dogs, Ruger and Chiappa, and our sweet cat, Emily. Our home is always full of activity — from making homemade pizzas on the weekends to tackling home improvement projects together. We love getting outdoors for hikes whenever we can, especially when the weather is nice. Glen is the hands-on, mechanically inclined one who can fix just about anything, and Jennifer is the book lover who finds peace in reading and learning new things. Together, we balance each other perfectly — sharing a love of simple joys, teamwork, and creativity. We’ve tried to conceive natural and this was not a possibility for us. This is how we learned about adoption and we hope to provide a home filled with love, laughter, and support — a place where a child can grow into the person Jesus meant for them to be. We can only imagine how much love and courage it takes to consider adoption, and we deeply admire the strength behind your decision. Thank you again for taking a moment to learn about us and the life we’d love to share. With appreciation and care, Glen & Jennifer
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James and Sarah
Hello! First off, we can't begin to imagine what this process must be like for you and we just want to say thank you. We think you are incredibly brave. We also know you are doing your best for you and your baby as you plan for the future. We would like to come alongside you in this process to offer our best as parents, committed to growing our family through adoption. We are Sarah and James, new to adoption but not new to parenting. For us, this means we have full hearts and excitement towards adoption, but also realistic expectations about what it means to raise a child, as we have three biological children. Although there are hard moments, we truly do love being parents and understand that a new child would bring unique joys and challenges. We met the summer after graduating high school. We grew up seven minutes from each other, but didn't meet until a mutual friend introduced us. And just in time, because James was about to leave for a full-time two-year religious mission in Mexico. Sarah actually served a religious mission in Central America and returned home six months after James. By an act of fate (or God), we bumped into each other shortly Sarah arrived home, two and a half years after our initial meeting. We started dating and got married a year and a half later. We value faith, family and fun. We are hopeful to add one more precious child to our family through adoption.
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Joel and Megan
We hope this page helps you get to know a little bit about us. If you choose us to parent your child, we would love to have as much of an open relationship with you and your family as you are comfortable with. Should you choose to place your child with us, we can promise that we will love that child unconditionally, we will read to them every day, and we will teach them that they are loved by God - no matter what. We imagine you have a lot on our mind as you figure out what is best for you and your child, and we hope that you will find clarity and peace as you make a decision. Here's some of our story: We met while attending grad school in Washington DC, and we've been married since 2011. We adopted our daughter, Maxine, in 2020 after experiencing several early miscarriages. We're both close with our parents, and we enjoy spending time with family, including Maxine's bio-family. We are ready to add another child to our family through adoption!
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Tiffany and Brennen
Dear friend, Thank you so much for taking the time to look at this snapshot of our family. You probably have so many thoughts and fears running through your head in this moment, and we’re likely just one family out of many that you will consider entrusting with your precious child. Who are we, and what kind of home would we hope to give your child? Our names are Brennen and Tiffany. We are high school sweethearts who have been married for almost nine years now. We have a lovable dog named Winchester and a hyperactive cat named Luna. Ever since high school we have wanted to adopt, and after struggles with miscarriages and infertility we have decided that now is the time to pursue that dream. This is our dream and promise to you: We will provide your child with unconditional love, we will cultivate a home for them filled with joy and wonder, we will display to them the beauty of Christ, we will support them through every triumph and disappointment, we will protect and sacrifice for them, we will honor you and your child’s story, and we will strive with every ounces of our being to give them a family where they never have to doubt that they are fully seen, fully known, and fully loved. What you are doing is one of the hardest, most loving, and selflessly sacrificial things anyone can do. We cannot even begin to express the admiration we have for you. You are a bona fide hero. We are praying for you even now, and if you entrust your child to us, we promise that we will honor that decision for the rest of our lives. You’ll learn more about us thoughout this book, but above all we hope you remember this promise to you.
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Josh and Nicala
Hello! We are Josh and Nicala. We first connected in 2017 thanks to some mutual friends and the magic of the internet! Fast forward to February 2020, just before the world went full-on upside-down, we got engaged. And by January 2021, we said I do and officially kicked off our forever adventure. Our little family includes two adorable fur-babies: Colt, our treat-loving yellow lab who never runs out of energy, and Mavis, our sassy (but sweet) domestic shorthair cat who thinks she runs the house. We are lovers of the great outdoors and cozy nights in. Whether we're hiking a trail, planning our next adventure, or binging the latest Netflix show, we're all about finding joy in the big moments and the little ones. We are big fans of summer sunshine, breakfast foods, game nights, and time well spent with friends and family. If it involves fun, food, or a bit of adventure, we're in!
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Daniel and Leona
Dear Friend, We are excited to share a little about our life with you and look forward to meeting you. We are praying that you feel God's presence as you go through life's journey, both now and in the future. Welcome to our family profile.
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Caleb and Elisabeth
Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us. We know you're making thoughtful choices out of love for your baby, and we admire the care you're putting into this journey. We would be honored to be part of this story too, if you choose. Both of us were raised Christian and have grown in our faith. Our hope is to raise a child in a home full of laughter, love, and endless opportunities to grow into whoever they are meant to be.
Read MoreFAQs about adoption
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes. Our counselors will help you consider the best options for you and your baby.
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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.”
- Tamara
"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.”
- Gloria
“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.”
- Tamara
"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.”
- Brijon
“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."
- Gloria
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