Bethany Christian Services Limits Foster Licenses to Faith-Aligned Families in 25-Plus States by June 2027
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 13
Bethany Christian Services Limits Foster Licenses to Faith-Aligned Families in 25-Plus States by June 2027
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 13
Summary
June 2027 is the cutoff Bethany Christian Services set to license and re-license only foster families whose Christian beliefs match its Statement of Faith and Belief.
The agency said the move clarifies a years-old policy and reflects a renewed commitment to its religious identity, including a definition of marriage as between one man and one woman.
Bethany, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, said families that do not align with the policy will be guided through a transition process.
The organization said it will still serve all children and families seeking help across its programs, even as it narrows who can foster or adopt through Bethany.