Domestic
Nationally, Bethany Christian Services provides quality domestic adoption services. For over 60 years, Bethany has placed infants, children of all ages, and children with special physical or emotional needs into Christian adoptive homes. In Minnesota, we are proud to give families the opportunity to provide loving homes for children born in Minnesota and around the country. For details on Bethany Christian Services’ current domestic adoption programs and other services, please visit the main domestic services webpage. Through our branch office in Plymouth, Minnesota and our satellite office in Willmar, Minnesota, we are able to assist local families with Bethany’s Domestic Adoption Program.
Minnesota Waiting Children Adoption Program.
Domestic FAQ's
Domestic Infant Adoption Program
Through its adoption procedures, Bethany ensures the best arrangement for the birth family, the child, and the adoptive family. A homestudy is conducted by a Bethany social worker where information concerning adoption is explored with the prospective adoptive parents. The social worker and the family discuss effective parenting and together consider what type of child might best fit into their family. Following the homestudy approval, the family’s profile is made available to Bethany birth parents for review and possible selection for adoptive placement. After the child has entered the home, the social worker continues to assist the adoptive family through post placement visits as they adjust to their new roles. Bethany Christian Services will network with other offices for available children based on the desire of the family to do so
Requirements
1. All applicants must be distinctively Christian. Therefore, both husband and wife must profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. Both are expected to be active members worshipping together at a Bible-teaching church. Both husband and wife must believe in the sanctity of life, beginning at conception.
2. Applicants must be residents of Minnesota. Bethany Christian Services of Minnesota works cooperatively with other states in obtaining interstate approval in the adoption of children outside of Minnesota.
Other Options for Domestic Adoption
In addition to Bethany Christian Services’ own domestic adoption programs, our Minnesota offices are also able to provide home study (adoptive family assessment) and post-placement supervision services to families who have found an out-of-state agency that places children from states that are not part of Bethany Christian Services’ programs.
We know that healthy, successful adoptive families are possible when the adoption process is handled professionally, parents are fully informed, social workers are experienced and available, and families are supported personally and professionally. Therefore, we establish staffing and educational support with that in mind.
To request further information about our domestic adoption services, please fill out our contact form or call us at 763.553.0344 or 1.866.321.1964.
You may also want to attend one of our information meetings (optional) that many families find helpful when making an adoption decision.
To complete a domestic adoption through our Minnesota office, the process generally includes:
· Attending an Information Meeting (optional)
· Submitting a preliminary application
· Submitting a Formal Application
· Completing the Home study (Adoptive Family Assessment) Process
· Education (required)
· Submitting a Profile of your family to share with birth parents
· Awaiting and Receiving a potential match with a birth mother
· Participating in a pre birth meeting
· Completing Post-Placement Services
· Finalizing the Adoption & obtaining an amended birth certificate
· Sending photos and letter for the birth family as arranged