2008 Annual Service Report

Bethany’s Mission

Bethany Christian Services manifests the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families through quality social services.


Domestic Infant Adoption
26 infants placed in families

Intercountry Adoption
31 children placed in families

Older Child Adoption
21 children placed in families

Foster Care
7 infants placed in interim care
8 state/contracted children placed in care
12 licensed foster homes

Pregnancy Counseling
57 clients served
25 children placed in adoptive families

Post Adoption Services
278 families served


Financial Results of General Operation:

Sources of Revenue
Reimbursement for Children’s Services
Adoption and Counseling Fees
Contributions

TOTAL REVENUE

Expenses
Pregnancy and Adoption Services
Children's Services
Support and Fund-Raising
Designated for future services

TOTAL EXPENSES

$194,000
702,000
148,000

$1,044,000


$684,000
172,000
143,000
45,500

$1,044,000

Note: These statistics reflect the results of the general operations of Bethany Christian Services only. Our audited financial statements include investments and activity from other funds. You may request our audited financial statements by calling 1.800.BETHANY and asking for the national accounting department.


2008 Board Members
Kimberly Clarke, president
Andrew Kok, vice president
Joel Rahn, secretary
Roger Auwers, treasurer
Raymond Alexander
Michael Bremer
Judy De Bruyn
Anthony Diekema
Alvin Karnemaat
Liza Nedd
Richard VanderZyden
Dianne Walker
Karen Widing