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Helping an Ethiopian orphan find a home
When Ethiopian police found young Ajani abandoned, Bethany supporters stepped in to help Maaza adopt him into her home.
Caring Connection grant supports Peyton’s medical needs
When Peyton was born, his adoptive parents quickly learned they would need to alter their financial plans to provide for his medical needs. That’s when Bethany donors stepped in.
I was so eager for a family
After waiting seven years to be adopted, Mallory was 14 when she finally found a family of her own. Her story gives a voice to other waiting teens who need a family.
Falling in love with Mallory
When Lisa Marie decided to adopt a teenager through foster care, she realized there was no guide for how to fall in love with her daughter.
To the strangers caring for my children
After Lucy escaped sex trafficking, violence, and addiction, Safe Families for Children volunteers provided a safe, temporary home for Lucy’s children so she could get the help she needed to heal.
3 tips for parenting teens from hard places
Teens with a trauma history may be protecting themselves when they keep foster and adoptive parents at a distance. Try these tips to make a lasting connection.
Helping new mothers recover from substance use
When a woman is struggling with addiction and facing an unexpected pregnancy, it’s easy for her to feel hopeless and alone. That’s why Bethany meets these women where they are, in recovery and preparing to give birth.
Engaged fathers lead to stronger families
While working with families enrolled in our family preservation program, Bethany’s Ethiopia team recognized that inviting fathers to become more engaged with their children would lead to stronger families.
After fleeing the Taliban, an Afghan refugee begins a new life
Ali worked alongside the U.S. government in Afghanistan. But as the U.S. military withdrew, he was forced to flee his homeland.
In the middle of a child's meltdown
Children with a trauma history can experience big emotions and challenging behaviors when they’re living in survival mode. As a foster parent, you can use these tips to calm the situation and help the child feel safe.