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James and Shayna
Hello , we are James , Shayna , and Raylan. James and I have been married 13 years and have built a wonderful life. We both struggle with infertility issues and adopted our son Raylan 4 years ago. He has changed our life in all the best ways and we are excited to take this journey again in order to grow our family from 3 to 4. Thank you for taking the time to take a glimpse of our beautiful life. We admire and are humbled by your strength and courage in taking this difficult step to choose adoption for your new life . We have every confidence that God will find the perfect match of parent and child to create an incredible family. If you choose us ,we will welcome your child into our family with open-arms and loving hearts. We promise your baby will always know the gift of life that you gave them and the great love you have for them . We hope that in reading about us, your heart will be put at ease, knowing that our family is the perfect one to raise a strong, loving, healthy child.
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 MoreLoren and Lorena
Read MoreJim and Shana
Hello, we are Jimmy and Shana and thank you for stopping by to read our profile! We are very excited to meet you even through this letter. We want you to know that we respect all your decisions that you make and support you without even knowing you. It takes a village to raise a child and we are all living in this village together! We hope that learning about us puts you at ease that perhaps your child will have a wonderful village to raise them with you alongside. We understand that this is a difficult decision but perhaps knowing more about us will ease you just a little bit in such a difficult decision. We hope that you will continue to read on to learn about us.
Read MoreColin 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.
Read MoreMichael and Faith
Hello! Thank you for considering adoption- it's a brave choice. We wish you a journey full of comfort, hope and encouragement. We recognize that whatever situation you are in, you have difficult choices ahead of you. No matter what you decide, we hope you feel loved and supported. Our goal for this profile is that you get a sense of who we are and the type of family we would provide for your child. Thank you for taking the time to look at us as potential adoptive parents. The journey that has lead us to adoption has been a difficult one. We have had two babies, each died within hours of being born. We didn't know it at the time, but in-depth testing revealed a genetic disorder, meaning the same thing could happen if we tried again. We decided we didn't want to take the chance and opted to pursue adoption instead. We adopted a baby in 2019 and it has been an amazing experience. Our son is 4 now and we are excited to add another baby to our family. We can't wait to see what God has for us in the future. -Mike & Faith
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 MoreAbby and Nate
Hello, We are so grateful for you as you consider creating an adoption plan for your child. Our promise is to always honor your emotions, decisions and the sacrifices you are making for your child. We pray that amidst these difficult and selfless actions you are taking, that you would find hope and peace in the path you ultimately choose. Since we began dating in 2019, we dreamed of one day adopting children. We wish for our adopted children to feel intentional, that we truly desired to have them, and to never feel as though they were a second choice to having biological children. For this reason, we have decided that we wish to adopt before attempting to conceive. We believe that adoption shows a child they are loved unconditionally, given dignity and greatly invested in without having a biological connection. Our passion for adoption stems from the love we ourselves have felt from God, who we believe adopts everyone who comes to Him, loving them exactly as they are. We hope you feel like you can be yourself with us. Should you choose us to adopt your child, we promise to respect your desires for this adoption plan and our future relationship. We would be incredibly grateful and honored to adopt your child and would continuously reassure them about how you loved them so deeply. With love, Nate and Abby
Read MoreJason and Holly
Hello, we are Jason and Holly. Thank you for considering gracing us with your most precious gift. We admire your strength and self-sacrifice. Though we have not met, we pray for your health and wellbeing each day, and trust that God will lead you along your journey. We hope the next few pages will allow you to get to know us better. A child can never have too much love and support. We look forward to growing a relationship with you. We are committed to acknowledging you as an integral and cherished part of the child’s story. We pledge to always be flexible with the relationship between you and the child throughout the course of the child’s life.
Read MoreChristopher and Shaunna
This year marks 15 years together and 11 years married for us. While starting the family that we have always wanted hasn’t gone as expected, we aren’t giving up. Instead, we are taking a different path and are hoping to add to our family via adoption. We look forward to seeing where this new path leads and are excited at the possibility that it will lead to you.
Read MoreJordan and Amber
Dear Expectant Parent(s), We know God has a very special child planned for us. We trust he knows exactly what child is right for our family and the right timing. We also believe he knows the parents who will make the perfect match for your child. We are praying those parents might be us, and pray you will have peace knowing you found the right parents for your child; whether that is us or not. If we are the right family for your child, I can’t wait to meet you. We already think so highly of you. You are doing the most selfless thing any parent could do. It takes someone incredibly strong, courageous, and loving to make the tough decision you are making.
Read MoreDonovanne
Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about me, my family and friends. My name is Donovanne, and I am so blessed and excited about the possibility of loving and nurturing your child. I hope this book gives you a glimpse into my loving family and the wonderful life I've been blessed with, and that it helps you in making a decision. Even without having met you, please know that I've been praying for you and this child since the very beginning of this process. I grew up in a small Southern town, the youngest of three daughters between my mother and father. We lived in a close-knit neighborhood, right across the street from my aunt and cousins, and only a few minutes away from my grandparents. When you hear the saying "it takes a village to raise a child" it's very true. Back then, neighborhoods were more like families. Of course, there were ups and downs... no family is perfect. But the one thing that remained constant throughout my life was LOVE. In my family, we had many matriarchs... those grandmothers, aunts and cousins who would help raise a child in the bat of an eye. These older, wise women knew the importance of banding together to help each other in times of need - and with no judgment. They had lived through the tough years of post-slavery and civil rights, and they worked and fought hard for a better life for their children and the children of others. To them, you didn't have to be blood to be considered family, and I feel their spirit lives in me.
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.”
- 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