Bethany Christian Services
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Contact Information
1100 North University Avenue
Evergreen Place #66
Little Rock, AR 72207
United States
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Evergreen Place #66
Little Rock, AR 72207
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5PM |
Being a foster parent is so much more than loving a child in your home. It’s also showing kindness to a family when they need it most.
It’s giving a child a safe place to land during a hard, scary time when they’re away from home. And it’s showing compassion to a parent who is likely overwhelmed, scared, and without a lot of support.
It’s helping a child stay connected to the only home they’ve ever known, in whatever way it’s safe to do so, and cheering on a family that’s living out a comeback story.
At Bethany, our heart beats for family. We want to see families strong, supported, and together. But we know there are times when families face challenges—and children need care.
That’s why we’re seeking foster parents who believe in families too.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
There are myths and misconceptions about what you need to qualify as a foster parent.
Foster parent requirements vary by state. Parents must be at least 21 years of age in Arkansas. However, there cannot be more than a 45-year age difference between the child and the parent.
Marriage is not a requirement for fostering. Single individuals may apply.
Every foster parent in Arkansas must:
- Pass a background check
- Have a physical exam
- Complete the Arkansas Home Study
- Complete required training classes
- Pass the home inspection
- Attend face-to-face interviews with a state foster advocate
- Maintain financial stability
In addition, foster homes must have enough room for the foster child. This includes 50 square feet of bedroom space for personal belongings.
Reach out to an Arkansas child-placing representative for additional information.
Ratings and Reviews
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May 14, 2019
We recently adopted a child through Bethany. The entire staff is amazing! They have been there for us every step of the way. I have absolutely no complaints on anything with Bethany. This agency is highly recommended in our opinion!
Apr 01, 2019
Amazing staff who are very caring and kind.
Mar 26, 2019
We adopted our daughter through Bethany Christian Services. Bethany is an amazing place! I would recommend them to anyone who was interested in adopting. Our experience with the staff was phenomenal. Everyone truly cares about the families and the birth moms. We love the attention and care they give to birth moms. It's a ministry to them to make sure their birth moms are ready and prepared to make such a huge decision. They are so good check in with you throughout the waiting and prepare you for all the ups and downs that come with the process! They guide you through things with encouragement and prayer. We had personal experience with and built a relationship with our adoption specialist and the pregnancy counselor in our case who are both incredible people. We can't thank them both enough for how much they were there for us and for our daughter's birth mom. They were so helpful and a huge blessing the whole time. We love Bethany and all the staff! They do an amazing job. ❤️
Feb 07, 2019
We can't say enough good things about Bethany Christian. They were there for us every step of the way. We couldn't imagine doing the adoption process with anyone better.
Jan 31, 2019
We adopted our son through Bethany Christian Services in October 2017 and I can't say enough about our experience. We felt loved and supported from the beginning by everyone, but words fail me when I try to express my gratitude for our adoption specialist. She is fiercely passionate, tender-hearted, encouraging, and real. She embraced our family whole-heartedly and I can't imagine a better partner for this journey, and she continues to advocate for us even 15 months later. We were also so touched by the way BCS supported our son's birth mother. They are compassionate, respectful, and deeply caring and we are so grateful.