Bethany Christian Services is a Christ-centered, not-for-profit, pro-life, adoption and family services agency with over 75 locations in 32 states and ministries in 15 other countries. In addition to adoption services, Bethany provides birthparent counseling, family counseling, foster care programs, refugee services, and an infertility ministry called Stepping Stones. In 2004, Bethany placed 1,840 children (domestic and international) with their adoptive families. Bethany was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan