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Provide a safe landing place

Imagine being a child forced to flee violence, extreme poverty, family separation, gang threats, or even trafficking.

For many unaccompanied migrant children arriving in the U.S., this is their reality.

These children need more than safety; they need stability, care, and a chance to heal. By becoming a foster family, you can offer them the love and support they need as they navigate the asylum process and begin building a hopeful future.

Caring for unaccompanied children

Thousands of children arrive at the U.S. border each year without a parent or guardian. As part of our mission to reflect the love of Jesus through action, Bethany welcomes these children with the care and dignity they deserve.

In partnership with government agencies, we provide support in compliance with U.S. immigration laws. Once children are processed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, they’re placed in temporary foster care with safe, supportive families while they continue their asylum process stateside.

Our highest priority is to reunite them with their families whenever possible. When reunification isn’t possible, we ensure children have long-term foster care options that offer the consistency and care they need to grow and thrive.

FAQs about refugee foster care,

  1. Attend a free information meeting
  2. Get certified
  3. Receive training to support your foster youth, including trauma training
  4. Placement occurs when you welcome a child into your home
  5. Ongoing support is available to help you through it all

Adoption is not a pathway for children in our refugee and immigrant programs. Our focus is on reunifying them with their families whenever possible. If that isn’t possible, we provide long-term foster care to ensure stability and support as they go through the asylum process in the U.S.

Children needing long-term foster homes are primarily from Afghanistan, Syria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, El Salvador, and other parts of Central America. They are between 13–17 years old, although most are 15 or older. Many have lived in refugee camps for many years. Children seeking asylum in the U.S. without a parent or guardian may have been separated from their families by illness, death, or injury either before or during their journey to seek refuge. Children needing short-term care in foster homes are usually 12 years old or younger.

No. You are not required to speak another language. Bethany provides translators and interpreters to ensure the kids in your care receive the support they need.

At Bethany, we help all kids who need help. Our mission is to help vulnerable children. We find temporary foster homes for thousands of American kids every year in the U.S. Learn more about our domestic foster care program.

Bethany works with individuals and families seeking refuge in accordance with U.S. immigration laws. We focus on supporting refugees, asylum-seekers, and immigrants needing assistance. We partner with other government agencies to ensure those who qualify for resettlement receive the critical services they need, including foster care, family reunification, and other resources.

Children have travelled far for a chance at a new life, be their welcome home.

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Discover the impact of refugee and immigrant foster care

Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and connected—no matter where they come from. Step in and discover the power of refugee and immigrant foster care, where children find the care and belonging they need to thrive, heal, and dream of a brighter future. Together, we can be the safe haven they deserve.