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Bethany Christian Services has been serving families and children for over 60 years. Since 1982, Bethany has found permanent families in the United States for more than 5,500 children growing up in orphanages in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. These families have found their lives immeasurably enriched by the opportunity to welcome an internationally born child into their lives. Let our experienced staff guide you through the steps required to adopt a child internationally. With our years of experience, Bethany Christian Services is an agency you can trust and depend on.
 Children adopted from other countries need to develop an understanding and acceptance of their rich cultural heritage. During the family assessment (home study) process, the adoptive parents learn ways to address this issue, how to deal with adjustment problems, and how to assimilate cultural awareness into a family's life. Once the child arrives, Bethany offers post-placement services. With our extensive experience, we can offer the necessary guidance and help to support the adoption. We conduct and complete the entire adoption process for families, from application, to family assessment, to dossier, to helping coordinate travel, to post placement supervision.
Our social workers are experts in the field of international adoption. They are well versed in the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the court system and Immigration Services. They possess the necessary expertise that so often makes the difference in having a successful adoption.
We would be happy to answer any questions you may have as you consider international adoption as an option for adding to your family!
What can you expect from Bethany Christian Services?
- We are a conscientious, dedicated staff committed to quality work and helping families be prepared for a journey of a lifetime.
- Assistance is provided with dossier preparation, including document authentication.
- There are notaries on staff to assist with dossier preparation.
- Post placement visits occur in your home and NOT at our office.
- We offer assistance and support during the grueling wait for the children’s homecoming and with other issues families may be faced with during, and after, this life changing experience.
International Adoption Process
Fees
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We would be delighted to work with you as you build your family through adoption of a child from another country. Please fill out our contact form today or call the Central Pennsylvania office - 1.800.472.6898 or 717.399.3213 for more information.
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