About Us

Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit organization caring for orphans and vulnerable children on five continents. Bethany is recognized as a prominent leader in social services worldwide, and we are the largest adoption agency in the U.S. Founded in 1944, our mission calls us to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families around the world.

Bethany envisions a world where every child has a loving family.

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Bethany is about kids in families. We serve children of all ages as we strive towards a world where every child has a loving family. Our services include family support and preservation, adoption, foster care, pregnancy counseling, training, refugee services, sponsorship, and infertility ministry. We are called to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ to vulnerable children around the world. With your generosity, we can find families for children in need and keep families in need together.

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Bethany is blessed to serve you through our extensive national network of over 80 locations in more than 30 states and over 1,000 experienced professionals. Meet the dedicated leaders that minister through Bethany’s quality programs and services.

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