One of nation's largest Christian foster agencies will not allow LGBTQ couples to adopt children
The faith-based nonprofit cited a renewed commitment to its religious beliefs, and the change becomes effective June 2027
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One of the nation's largest Christian foster care and adoption agencies will no longer allow LGBTQ couples to foster or adopt children through its programs, clarifying a years-old policy and citing a renewed commitment to its religious beliefs.
Bethany Christian Services announced the change in a press release Wednesday, saying future foster families must align with the organization's statement of faith and belief.
"Clarity around our Christian identity is essential to our Christian witness and critical to the long-term health, sustainability and impact of our mission," Keith Cureton, CEO of Bethany Christian Services, told Fox News Digital in a statement.
One of nation's largest Christian foster agencies will not allow LGBTQ couples to adopt children
Bethany Christian Services reverses policy on LGBTQ foster and adoption placements, citing renewed commitment to its Christian faith and beliefs.
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