Get Help Help A Child Get Involved LOCATIONS ABOUT US STORIES & RESOURCES NEWS EVENTS CONTACT DONATE Refine Search Category Clear Filters Adoption Advocacy Church Emergency Care Family Foster Care Global Legacy Giving Pregnancy Refugee Refugee Foster Care Type Article Podcast Series Story Video Webinar Viewing 1-10 of 49 VIDEO Keeping children safe and loved through foster care Tamika and Chris have been foster parents through Bethany for about four years, but they consider themselves not just foster parents, but a foster family. Play STORY Loving a child will change your life When considering adoption, prospective parents may be looking (consciously or unconsciously) for a child who will “fit” their family. But waiting children in foster care need families who will make room for them and welcome them as they are. ARTICLE A veteran who served in Afghanistan now helps Afghan refugees resettle For some families resettling in the U.S., this is the first time they’ve ever felt safe. Every one of us can do something to provide refugees with a warm welcome. STORY Falling in love with Mallory When Lisa Marie decided to adopt a teenager through foster care, she realized there was no guide for how to fall in love with her daughter. ARTICLE 3 tips for parenting teens from hard places Teens with a trauma history may be protecting themselves when they keep foster and adoptive parents at a distance. Try these tips to make a lasting connection. ARTICLE In the middle of a child's meltdown Children with a trauma history can experience big emotions and challenging behaviors when they’re living in survival mode. As a foster parent, you can use these tips to calm the situation and help the child feel safe. ARTICLE After a child's meltdown Trauma changes the way children respond when they feel unsafe. Their big emotions and challenging behaviors are a result of living in survival mode. As a foster parent, you can use these tips to respond to a child’s behavior and help them feel safe. ARTICLE We’re a team: How to advocate for your child Knowing at least some of your child’s foster or adoption history helps teachers address their needs at school. ARTICLE Finding families for children in Ethiopia Bethany is leading the effort to ensure Ethiopian orphans are in homes, not orphanages. STORY We can work together to help this child A foster mom shares how and why she began building relationships with her foster kids’ parents, and the difference that trust has made for everyone. Previous 1 2 3 4 ... Next Your support changes lives Donate Our website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn More Accept SUPPORT Donate Volunteer Sponsor a Global Family Advocate For Churches Leave a Legacy Start a Fundraiser RESOURCES Adoption Emergency Care Foster Care Global Refugees Pregnancy COUNTRIES Albania Colombia Ethiopia Ghana Haiti South Africa Uganda ABOUT Careers Locations Press room GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS 901 Eastern Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 PHONE (800) 238-4269 © 2021 Bethany Christian Services Client Rights and Privacy Accreditation Privacy Policy Fundraising Standards Grievance Form