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Jason and Chelsea
Dear Birth-parents, This book has been for you to see a little bit of who we are. It seems strange to just write a letter not knowing your story. You are on one side of the table and we're at the other side of the same table. While going through some of our adoption training one explanation of having a healthy relationship with birth families has stuck with us over the years. It's like when someone marries, they have an instant extended family with their new spouse's family. Because you are important to your child, you are important to us. I didn't mention Oliver's birth family because they chose to have a closed adoption. They decided that was best for Oliver and for them. Every adoption story is one of a kind. There is always love and loss in adoption. We have prayed for our future children for years. We know God has a plan for our family and we trust Him to grow it as He sees fit. We would love to have an open adoption if that is something you are interested in. This could mean dinner dates, letters, phone calls. We will cross that bridge when we get there. We would love to have you be a part of your child's life as well as our lives if you decide we are the right family. Thanks for getting to know us! With Love, Chelsea, Jason, and Oliver
Read MoreKevin and Lorraine
Hello! We feel so honored that you are taking the time to look at our profile and hope it will give you a realistic look into our lives. Having children has always been a dream of ours and we are eager to be parents. Infertility has been an unexpected chapter of our lives but we believe God has led us to adoption for a reason. We have so much love to give and can't wait to share that with children of our own. We want you to know that if we are fortunate enough to be chosen as adoptive parents, your child will have a life filled with unconditional love, laughter, and support, not only from us, but also our wonderful friends and family. With Love, Kevin and Lorraine
Read MoreChris and Christa
Read MoreBeverly
Dear Expectant Mother Thank you for taking the time to look through my profile. I believe the following pages will paint a clear picture of who I am today and who I hope to be as a mother. My name is Beverly and I am adopting as a single parent. I grew up believing life's order was college, marriage and then children. Unfortunately sometimes life does not always happen according to plan. I did college, but marriage has not happen as of yet. I believe the husband God has chosen for me has not found me as yet. I am ready to be a mother and adoption is a wonderful christian option for me. I admire your decision to choose to make an adoption plan for your baby and cannot imagine how difficult this decision has been for you. What you are doing take such strength and courage. Your sacrifice tells me how much you love your child. I want you to know if you choose me to raise your child, they will be in a safe, loving christian home. I am grateful for this opportunity and humbled that you are considering me to raise your precious child. My family, friends and I pray that God gives you peace and comfort in your decision.
Read MoreLorrie
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I admire your courage to consider adoption. I am not sure how you may be feeling right now, but I hope you have people around you to support you and the plans you have for your future. I have dreamed of becoming a mother for a very long time. I have never married and don't have any children. I have been thinking about and praying about adoption for quite a while now. Not only am I really excited about adopting a child, so are my parents, extended family, close friends, co-workers, and church and community members. The love and support for a child will extend far beyond the walls of my home. The child will be surrounded with love, support, and encouragement from a wide variety of people. I can provide a warm, loving, nurturing, safe home and support system for a child. I have a tremendous amount of respect for your adoption decision. I welcome an open adoption where we could get to know each other more. I would love to meet you!
Read MoreRobert and Jana
Hello, As we write this letter we are excited to share our hearts and our family with another child. It seems as though adoption has been a constant part of our lives through childhood friends being adopted and walking through the process with several close friends and my (Jana) brother and sister-in-law. Robert and I have been married for 14 years and have had the privilege of traveling all over the world. Robert is an active duty Marine and I am a graphic designer and photographer. We have two sons, Jack and Bennett. We love to travel and have adventures. We are an active family and love to be outside, have fun and laugh...A LOT! Our home is a house of joy. There's lots of play time and there's always a little superhero running around protecting us. We hope this book will show you the love our family has, the love we give each other and the love we hope to give to our future child and you. Robert & Jana
Read MoreJeremy and Hillary
Although we come from very different places, San Diego and Buffalo respectively, our love has grown on the many things we have in common. We met at church in a community service group, and our relationship grew as friends who loved to serve others, run and enjoy the simple things of life. We both knew there was something more. Married in 2012, our relationship continues to build on what makes us work--faith, running, serving others, spending time with friends and family and enjoying this journey called life. We are active as a couple, and we enjoy spending time with family, friends and each other. As you will see, we don't take ourselves too seriously, and celebrate the fact that we can laugh, cry and "just be" with each other.
Read MoreLoren and Lorena
Read MoreMichael and Dana
Hello Friend, Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We can only imagine that this may be one of the greatest challenges you have faced and we respect your courage in exploring adoption for your baby. We believe that this story has a happy ending. Our story is pretty simple. Dana and her brother were both adopted into a loving family and she has always believed that adoption would be part of growing her family. Michael loves being a dad and definitely wants to pour his life and love into more little ones. We have one little boy, Jack, who is so excited to be a big brother. We would love to talk with you about your story and explore together the level of openness you would want with our family. If you'd like to learn more about us, our values, and passions we've done our best in the following pages to give you a glimpse into our life. We have been praying and preparing for this time and sincerely hope we have the opportunity to get to know you and explore the next chapter of this story together. - Michael & Dana
Read MoreBrian and Kim
Hi, there! We're Brian and Kim from Northern Virginia! Thank you for taking the time to view our profile and learn a little bit about our family. We don't know each other yet, but we hope that this page will tell you something about our life now and how we picture what our family might look like in the future. This process is just beginning, but you have already made the best decision for your child by choosing life and considering a plan for their future. We know that God has a plan for you and your child, and he will provide you with the support you need to guide you in your decision. We hope that as you look through this page, you will find us to be a fun-loving, young family that is ready to share our adventures. Our hearts are bursting at the seams as we excitedly await the opportunity to expand our family through adoption. We promise that our children will be forever enveloped by the love of parents and a web of family and friends. We promise that we will speak of our children's birthparents with love and ensure that our children know that the difficult choices made were made out of true love for them. We would like to develop a plan for openness with the birthparents that everyone is comfortable with. We hope that we can foster a close relationship with our child's birth family, including visits.
Read MorePaul and Melissa
Hello, Thank you for viewing our profile and considering us. We are Paul and Melissa and we live in Southeast Michigan. We have been married for 16 years. We met in high school at a basketball game and continued dating through college. We got married and bought our first home in 2005. We enjoyed activities such as, traveling, playing a co-ed softball and on a bowling league. We have always wanted kids. We welcomed our first daughter Samantha in 2012. She was the first grandchild on both sides of our families. We wanted another child and after experiencing infertility issues, we decided to explore adoption. Paul and his sister are both adopted and it opened up the conversation about what that journey looks like. We were excited and blessed to have Daniella become apart of our family through infant adoption in 2019. Both girls are absolutely wonderful and bring us so much happiness. They are each other's biggest fans and are excited to welcome another sibling. We wanted to expand our family through adoption again and prayed about this over the last year. We want to thank you for considering Adoption as a path for your child. We believe God will guide your heart to the best decision for you and for your child.
Read MoreAJ and Rachel
Hello, we are Rachel and Aj! We hope that this small look into our lives will provide you with the warm fuzzy feelings of love and happiness, and that you also know that feeling is what we feel every day we share our love. We appreciate the consideration of sharing a life with your child. It is our fondest wish that we will be a perfect match for your consideration!
Read MoreFAQs about adoption
Can I choose the family for my child?
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.
Are there different kinds of adoption?
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.
How can I find out my rights as a parent?
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.
If I’m using drugs, can Bethany still help me?
Yes. Our counselors will help you consider the best options for you and your baby.
My child is already born. Can I still make an adoption plan
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.”
"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.”
“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.”
"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.”
“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."
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