International Adoption
Bethany Christian Services has been serving families and children for over 60 years. Our experienced staff is ready to guide adoptive parents through the steps required to adopt a child in numerous countries. 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 home assessment 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. |  | 
Aimee Travers
Adoption Specialist |
Our social workers are experts in the field of international adoption. They are well-versed in the requirements of the State of Missouri, the court system and Immigration Services, and they possess the necessary expertise that so often makes the difference in having a successful adoption.
We would be happy to meet you and answer any questions you may have as you consider international adoption as an option for adding to your family! Click below to read the stories of families who have adopted internationally.
European Adoptions are available in
Lithuania, Russia, and
Ukraine
Latin America Adoptions are available in
Colombia, Guatemala
Asian Adoptions are available in
China, Philippines, South Korea, and
Hong Kong
African Adoptions are available in
Ethiopia
Caribbean Adoptions are available in
Haiti
More program information is also provided on Bethany's
international pages. You may also fill out our
preliminary application online.