American Family Association Action (AFA Action), is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association (AFA).
TUPELO, Miss. — Bethany Christian Services, one of the largest Christian foster care and adoption agencies in the nation, has ended permission for LGBTQ couples to adopt or foster children through its program. The organization, serving over 25 U.S. states, is providing clarification on a longstanding policy and reaffirming its commitment to its faith-based values, stating that future foster families must align with its religious beliefs. Beginning June 2027, “Bethany will only license and re-license foster families whose Christian faith and beliefs align with our Statement of Faith and Belief.”
“Every child deserves a loving home, and Christian ministries should be free to pursue that mission according to their faith convictions,” said Walker Wildmon, CEO of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of the American Family Association.
“Bethany’s policy reflects a belief held by millions of Americans: that a child is best served, whenever possible, by a mother and a father. That’s not hate, discrimination or extremism — it’s a recognition of the unique and complementary roles that mothers and fathers play in a child’s life. Faith-based organizations should not be forced to abandon that belief in order to participate in foster care and adoption. Protecting children and protecting religious liberty can — and should — go hand in hand.”
AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical family values in society and government by shaping public policy through education and advocacy. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America by persuading individuals with the truth of the Gospel, challenging the lost to repent, promoting societal values that are consistent with Scripture, restraining evil and exposing the works of darkness, motivating people to take a stand on cultural and moral issues, and encouraging Christians to bear witness to the world the love of Jesus Christ. Find AFA Action Alerts here.
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AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.