Give a child the opportunity for a family and a future.

Every child needs a loving family.

What is older child adoption?

Older child adoption is the adoption of a child who is beyond the infancy stage (0-2 years.) These children are most often in the foster care system. More than 400,000 children in the United States are living in foster care and over 100,000 of them cannot return to their birthfamilies because of past abuse or neglect. These precious children are yearning for a lifelong family who will surround them with love and care. 

Is there room in your heart and home to adopt an older child? Through Bethany, you can give a child who is living in foster care or other temporary arrangements the gift of a forever family. Many of these children are waiting to be adopted as a group with brothers and sisters. They have experienced hurt and hardship in life. More than anything, they need a loving, caring, permanent family. 
 
For more information, please see our Adoption guide. 

Every child needs a loving family.   Teenage girl waiting for adoption

Can you imagine facing this world as a child,
a teenager, or even a young adult without
the loving support of a family to depend on?

Many of these children "age out" of the system
without that forever family to call their own. 

Could you be that family for them?

There are many kinds of adoption.

Could your family be right for international adoption? What is international adoption?

 

Arrivals

  • Name: Artem Country: Ukraine Born: Thu, 04/24/2008

     

    Artem, born on March 14, 2006, Anastasia, born on April 24, 2008, and Lena, born on August 29, 2004, are the son and daughters of Tony and Risa. The biological siblings were born in Ukraine and welcomed home to Oregon on April 13, 2010.

    Submit your arrival
  • Name: Dorothy Joy Country: Russia Born: Thu, 01/08/2009

     

    Dorothy Joy, daughter of Jeanie, was born in Russia on January 8, 2009. She was welcomed home to Tennessee on February 13, 2010, by sister Anna.

    Submit your arrival
  • Name: Connor Country: Russia Born: Thu, 10/16/2008

     

    Connor, son of Andrew and Emmy, was born in Russia on October 16, 2008. He was welcomed home to Colorado on July 16, 2010.

    Submit your arrival
  • Name: Sebastian Country: Colombia Born: Thu, 09/10/2009

     

    Sebastian, son of Jeff and Adriana, was born in Colombia on September 10, 2009. He was welcomed home to Michigan on March 15, 2010, by brother Santiago.

    Submit your arrival
  • Name: Nathaniel Country: China Born: Wed, 11/02/2005

     

    Nathaniel, son of Joel and Becky, was born in China on November 2, 2005. He was welcomed home to Wisconsin on July 15, 2010.

    Submit your arrival
  • Name: Gracyn Adele Mei Country: China Born: Fri, 08/15/2008

     

    Gracyn Adele Mei, daughter of Kevin and Rochelle, was born in China on August 15, 2008. She was welcomed home to Michigan on May 20, 2010, by siblings Espen and Sierra.

    Submit your arrival
  • Name: Leah Country: China Born: Sun, 11/15/2009

     

    Leah, daughter of Mark and Ann, was born in China on November 15, 2009. She was welcomed home to Michigan on August 13, 2010, by sister Mia.

    Submit your arrival
  • Name: Ava Country: China Born: Sat, 12/13/2008

     

    Ava, daughter of Bill and Amy, was born in China on December 13, 2008. She was welcomed home to Wisconsin on July 15, 2010, by brother Hayden.

    Submit your arrival
  • Name: Melia Country: China Born: Sat, 02/09/2008

    Melia, daughter of Adam and Cori, was born in China on February 9, 2008. She was welcomed home to Wisconsin on June 18, 2010, by siblings Gideon, Breck, and Kieran.

    Submit your arrival

Adoption is a lifelong journey - stay connected!

Family Finder is a monthly eNewsletter helps families connect with children in need as well as providing information about adoption.

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Frequently asked questions:

Questions about adoption? We can help.
 
 

How do I get started?

A good first step is to review the adoption guide or attend an information meeting. 

Adoption guide >

Find an information meeting near you >

Request an information packet >

Contact us >

 

What does older child adoption cost?

If an older child is in the foster care system, adoptions are usually state-funded. Medical and financial subsidies are available until the child turns 18. 

Financing adoption resource guide

Information meetings:

Bethany hosts meetings in your area for you to learn about adoption. Join us to find out what it involves and to meet the people who can help you get started.

Find a meeting near you >

 

 

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