Bethany in Eastern South Dakota

Since 1944, Bethany Christian Services has been reaching out to children who are alone or vulnerable. As a worldwide and community leader in adoption and family services, we know that a child's best chance to thrive is as part of a safe, loving, forever family.

What We Do in Eastern South Dakota

Foster Care Adoption

Children in foster care have faced hardship and pain during their lives. When returning to their biological family is not an option, they need a safe place to call home, with a family to provide them with the love and care. There are more than 100,000 children in foster care who are available for adoption and they are waiting for a family like yours.

Infant Adoption

Our goal is to help expectant parents, and the adoptive families they choose, to make the adoption plan that works best for them and the child they both love.

International Adoption

Many children around the world are waiting for a forever family. Their early lives have included things like orphanages, abandonment, malnutrition, and even abuse—but they can thrive in a loving and nurturing home. Can you open your heart and home to one of these children?

Pregnancy Support

We are here for you. The choices that you make will be life-changing and we are here to help support you. You are not alone.

Safe Families for Children

A national movement of compassion that helps families and children in crisis. This network of volunteer host families help parents who need temporary care for their children as they face unmanageable or critical circumstances.