"Professing Christian Foster, Adoption Agency To Comply With State, Allow Placement In Homosexual Homes"

"GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Well-known Christian-identified foster and adoption agency Bethany Christian Services has agreed to abide by the requirements of its contract with the State of Michigan and allow placement in homosexual homes in order to continue serving children in government custody. The decision comes following word that Attorney General Dana Nessel had reached a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), agreeing to enforce current terms that prohibit State-contracted foster care and adoption agencies from discriminating against prospective parents, which includes turning down same-sex households. While Bethany Christian Services says that it was not pleased with the outcome, it will comply in order to continue participating in the state program. 'We are disappointed with how this settlement agreement has been implemented by the state government. Nonetheless, Bethany will continue operations in Michigan, in compliance with our legal contract requirements,' it said in a statement. The organization added that the 'mission and beliefs of Bethany Christian Services have not changed.'... The organization similarly agreed last year to allow placements with homosexuals in order to retain its contract with the City of Philadelphia. Attorney General Nessel applauded the latest move..."