Intercountry Adoption
Since 1982, Bethany has found permanent families in the U.S for more than 5,500 children growing up in orphanages in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Our experienced staff are ready to guide adoptive parents through the steps required to adopt a child.
Bethany Christian Services has adoption programs with countries around the world including China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Russia, Ukraine, Colombia, Guatemala, Haiti, and Ethiopia.
Our office also provides adoptive family assessment and post placement services on a contract basis for families who are working with another agency or using other resources to locate a child.
Who can adopt?
Families who can provide a stable, nurturing, and secure environment for a child are welcome applicants. At least one applicant must be a US Citizen and all applicants should be over 25 years of age. Please request an information packet for detailed information to find out the specific requirements for each country.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available: adoption tax credit, various grant organizations, adoption loan programs, and creative fundraising ideas.
2009 Domestic and Intercountry Adoption
Information Meeting Schedule
All of the meetings below are scheduled in the Bethany offices unless specified otherwise.
DATE | LOCATION | CONTACT | TIME |
| 7/15/09 | Cedar Rapids:
Bethany Office
1660 42nd Street NE, Suite O Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | Emily Logan
(319) 832-2321 | DOMESTIC ONLY
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM |
| 8/3/09 | Des Moines:
Bethany Office
316 E 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309 | Mikki Hamdorf
(515) 270-0824 | DOMESTIC ONLY
5:30-7:00 PM |
| 8/19/09 | Cedar Rapids:
Bethany Office
1660 42nd Street NE, Suite O Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | Emily Logan
(319) 832-2321 | DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM |
| 9/12/09 | Pella:
Bethany Office
617 Franklin Street
Pella, IA 50219 | Lindsay Loomans
(641) 628-3247 | DOMESTIC
9:30-10:30 AM
INTERNATIONAL
10:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 9/16/09 | Cedar Rapids:
Bethany Office
1660 42nd Street NE, Suite O Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | Emily Logan
(319) 832-2321 | DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM |
| 10/10/09 | Des Moines:
Bethany Office
316 E 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309 | Mikki Hamdorf
(515) 270-0824 | DOMESTIC
9:30-10:30 AM
INTERNATIONAL
10:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 10/21/09 | Cedar Rapids:
Bethany Office
1660 42nd Street NE, Suite O Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | Emily Logan
(319) 832-2321 | DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM |
| 11/14/09 | Pella:
Bethany Office
617 Franklin Street
Pella, IA 50219 | Lindsay Loomans
(641) 628-3247 | DOMESTIC
9:30-10:30 AM
INTERNATIONAL
10:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 11/18/09 | Cedar Rapids:
Bethany Office
1660 42nd Street NE, Suite O Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | Emily Logan
(319) 832-2321 | DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM |
| 12/12/09 | Des Moines:
Bethany Office
316 E 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309 | Mikki Hamdorf
(515) 270-0824 | DOMESTIC
9:30-10:30 AM
INTERNATIONAL
10:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 12/16/09 | Cedar Rapids:
Bethany Office
1660 42nd Street NE, Suite O Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | Emily Logan
(319) 832-2321 | DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM |
If you would like to schedule an individual information with a Bethany staff person, please contact us.
You can call our toll free number (866.933.6830) at any time to schedule a one-hour information meeting with one of our intercountry
adoption staff