Connecting you with post-adoption support
Connecting you with post-adoption support
Post-adoption services
Adoption can present unique challenges, even long after the adoption has been finalized. Whether you're an adoptee, birth parent, or adoptive parent, we can help you find information or services to meet your needs.
Navigating ongoing adoption relationships
Many birth families and adoptive families now have opportunities for direct, ongoing connections. As your relationships change over time, we can help you identify how your connections can continue and grow.
Searching for your birth family or adoption records
If your adoption was through Bethany—whether you’re a birth parent or adoptee—we may be able to help you find your adoption records and identify next steps in your search and/or reunification process.
Consulting when challenges arise
We can offer a prompt, compassionate response and recommend adoption-competent support and services to meet your needs.
Common questions about post-adoption support
How do I get information from my Bethany adoption record?
Please complete our online contact form, including these details:
Birth mother:
- Your name at the time of adoption (if your name has changed)
- Location of the Bethany office you worked with for placement
- Child’s birth date
Adopted person:
- Your adoptive parents’ names
- Place of birth
- Location of the Bethany office that completed the adoption
Adoptive parent:
- Location of the Bethany office that completed the adoption
- Which Bethany adoption program did you use:
- domestic infant, foster care adoption, or intercountry adoption (which country)
Does Bethany help adoptees find or connect with birth parents?
Yes. Our downloadable Search and Reunion Guide is a good place to begin. When you’re ready, submit an online contact form with as many details as you know.
For international adoptions, we work with specific search and reunion programs for South Korean and Ethiopian adoptees. Begin your search inquiry for these or other countries by completing a contact form.
What document will prove United States citizenship for an international adoptee?
A Certificate of Citizenship (COC) is the document that proves citizenship. If you do not have a COC, you can click here to apply for this document through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
The National Council for Adoption provides additional details on this fact sheet.
How do I find an adoption-competent counselor or therapist who will understand my needs?
These links can help you find support in your area:
- Beyond Words: Adoptee therapists
- Center for Adoption Support and Education: TAC-trained mental health professionals
- National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative: NTI™-trained mental health professionals
- Psychology Today: Adoption-competent counselors
- CU Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development: TBRI® practitioners
Explore family education webinars
Regardless of a child’s age or stage, caring for children is tough. We offer a variety of family training opportunities to help you learn and succeed as parents.
While many of our educational courses are designed for adoptive families and foster families, several topics provide a broader perspective of parenting through difficult behaviors and situations.
Bethany resources
Parenting webinars
Parenting webinars
All trainings are presented by experienced professionals from a wide array of therapeutic and social service backgrounds. Search Webinars
Adult adoptee support
Adult adoptee support
Find additional links to support groups, advocacy groups, and stories Learn More
Bethany stories and resources
Bethany stories and resources
Find inspiring stories of families navigating the ongoing adoption journey. Learn More
