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Derek and Callae
Hello, We are very grateful and honored that you are considering bringing our story into your story through adoption. We want you to know that we recognize the magnitude of your decision and we do not take that for granted. We are eager to grow our family. For many years, God has been showing us that adoption is a part of his plan for us. We hope that this page will give you a glimpse into our lives and our character so that you can see how your child will be welcomed and loved deeply. It is our pledge to raise your child in a home filled with love, joy, and care. Laughter and playfulness will be integral to our home as we shoot hoops at the park, bake muffins together, and explore our state. Amidst the ups and downs of life, we commit to an unconditional love to each other and to each of our children that will not be altered by life circumstances. If you choose for your child to join our family, we look forward to getting to know you throughout the years. With care, Derek and Callae
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Tim and Amanda
Hello! We are so honored and grateful to you for taking the time to look through our profile and giving us the chance to introduce ourselves. We can't imagine the weight of the decisions that you are making at this moment. Our hope is that you feel cared for and supported in this journey. As you view our profile, we hope that you are able to see the love we have to share, the values that we hold dear, and a glimpse of where you and your child fit into our family. You will always be a part of your child and their story, and your immense love for them is something to be celebrated. We strongly believe that the more people that love the same child the better, and would look forward to developing a deeper relationship with you over the years. If you decide to move forward with an adoption plan, we would be honored to be considered as a loving family for your child. If you were to select us as the adoptive family for your child, know that we would work endlessly to ensure they are raised with the warmth, love, consistency, and the care they need to flourish and thrive.
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Ashley and Nathanial
Our hearts are full of gratitude and respect for the brave and selfless decision you are making. We want you to know that we are fully committed to providing a loving, supportive, and nurturing environment for your child. Our home is filled with warmth, joy, and laughter, and we are excited to share it with another little one. Your child will always know the depth of love that surrounded their journey into our family. We understand that this is an incredibly emotional and difficult decision for you, and we respect the immense strength it takes to make such a choice. Above all, we want what is best for your baby and for you, and we hope that you feel supported and empowered throughout this process. If you are open to learning more about us, we would be happy to share more about our lives, values, and hopes for the future.
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Adam and Bethany
Hello! We are Adam & Bethany. We live in Romeo, Michigan and have been married for almost two years. We have always known that we were going to adopt. Bethany has wanted to adopt since she was a little girl and I became open to adoption shortly before meeting Bethany. We didn't know it at the time, but God had ordained both of our hearts to seek starting our family through adoption. We don't currently have children and are looking to adopt our first baby. Children are a precious part of what makes a house a home, and we hope and pray to do just that some day soon.
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Summer and Alex
Hi there! First off, we truly want to express how bold and courageous we believe you to be for choosing life and going through this process to make an adoption plan for your baby. We see your heart and we thank God for placing you here to take even a peek at our page to learn a little bit more about us as a family. Thank you for weighing us as a potential home for your sweet baby. We promise to raise your baby up to most importantly know Jesus and, in tandem, always know what love and fun is.
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Jason and Katy
Hello! We're Jason and Katy, and are very excited to begin our family through adoption. Thank you for taking the time to get to know a little about us. We can't imagine all that you are feeling right now, but want you to know that we think you are incredibly brave and strong. We look forward to learning more about you, and pray that you find peace and comfort during this journey. If we become part of your adoption story, we promise to love your child and you as our own family. We will speak highly of you, and make sure your child knows how much love you have for them. Sending you grace, strength, and love. Jason & Katy
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Francesco and Rossella
We are both from Southern Italy, Francesco from Puglia and Rossella from Basilicata. We met during our college years, while Francesco was studying Agriculture and Rossella Chemistry. We started dating and we felt at home with each other. After getting married, we lived for three years in Bari, a city along the Adriatic Coast where many of our friends lived. After our first year of marriage, we discovered that having children would be difficult for us and Francesco asked Rossella: "All this love that we have and want to give where will it finally go?" This deep question became crucial for us. We were both working at the University when Francesco received a job offering from a University in Florida. We decided to move to the USA without imagining what was awaiting us, and a beautiful adventure began. We lived for three years in Florida where Francesco worked as a horticulture research scientist and Rossella as an elementary and middle school Montessori teacher. Then we moved again when Francesco became a professor in Central Pennsylvania and Rossella started working as a secondary school teacher. We are very grateful for these years of marriage in which we had a very rich life and met many friends from all around the world. Among them, we encountered some families that had welcomed children through adoption, and looking at their experience full of love, we started thinking about adopting. Francesco's question, "All this love that we have and want to give where will go in the end?" became a prophecy and a foretelling of our desire to adopt a child.
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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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Emily and Ryan
We want you to know how much love and respect we feel for you already. We cannot imagine what a difficult decision this is for you and we are praying for you daily. We pray that you would have the strength and the courage that you need, and, above all else, that you would feel the unconditional love of God. We hope that you will find us to be all that you hope for your child. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our family and for considering us as you make this difficult decision. We hope that you will be able to feel the love we have for each other, our kids, family and friends, our future child and for you. We absolutely love being parents and we can’t wait for our family to grow. Our son and daughter are overjoyed at the possibility of having a little sibling.
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Colin and Wendy
We love each other and the idea of building our family. Unable to have children of our own due to unexplained infertility, we were surprised to hear of being pregnant. God had other plans and our baby miscarried. We feel we are to redirect our focus on adoption and look forward to meeting the little one that He wants to place in our lives. Colin is a loyal family member, friend, and colleague. He is well respected in our community and at work. Colin is "all boy". He loves to watch football, baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. He enjoys playing ice hockey, skiing, snowboarding, tennis and riding bikes. Colin enjoys our sweet neighbors and their children. We have eight children on our block! Many run up to greet him when he comes home from work. Colin is kind hearted, gentle, slow to anger and sweet spirited by nature. Colin is an outstanding husband and would make an incredible dad. Wendy loves to dream big and sets lofty goals for herself. She has accomplished her goals and loves to set new ones on a regular basis. She works hard and encourages others around her raise the bar for themselves. Wendy has such a loyal and kind heart. She is such a blessing to our friends and families. She loves to travel and she has seen the world. Wendy is a good steward of our resources, gifts, has such a light heart and loves to laugh. She laughs with me, at me, and for me. This has been such a blessing to our marriage. She is an outstanding wife that displays love to me and will embody that same love to a child.
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Jamie
Hi. My name is Jamie, and my son's name is Gabriel. The only words I can think of are Thank you. I feel love for you and will pray for you always. You are a Brave person to place your child for Adoption, possibly. 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 who will be joining our family and friends. I have a one-year-old son whom I was able to adopt, and would like to have one more child to complete our family. I have a huge support system behind me that is encouraging me. I am a single parent, but I have a wealth of love, kindness, and patience to share. I want to share my blessings and adventures with another child along with Gabriel and me. I will encourage them to be the "more" that they could be, have, and enjoy. May God guide you in your decision, give you the strength and grace throughout the process, and comfort you in your future steps.
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Nathan and Audreyanna
Dear Expectant Family, We know you must be processing a lot right now as you contemplate the best decisions for you, your family, and this growing baby. So, while we don’t know all that you are feeling as you imagine a future for both you and this child, we want to extend grace (whether you decide to parent or create an adoption plan) and we pray that you are able to find peace through support and community. We are Audreyanna and Nathan (and Rose!). We met in 2009, got married in 2014, and have been growing together ever since. Even before getting married, we had discussed growing our family through adoption in some way. Audreyanna’s family adopted her sister (now in her 20’s) and so adoption had been on Audreyanna’s heart from a young age. In 2023, Rose was born and placed with us. We've seen the benefit firsthand to an open-adoption and if you choose an adoption plan, we would be honored to live in relationship with you and your future child. We truly mean that! It's been a joy to regularly spend time with Rose's birth family and in doing so, better understand Rose's story. We will continue to pray for you, and others, who are faced with making these tough decisions. You are loved, Audreyanna and Nathan
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