Hooray! You (Might) Be Ready To Adopt!

You don’t have to have it all figured out yet. We’re here to help you understand your options and take the next step that’s right for you.

Looking for home study services only? We offer domestic, international, private, and embryo home studies.

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You Deserve A Clear Process & A Compassionate Guide.

The truth is, there are a lot of steps between wanting a child and welcoming a child into your home. Plus, let’s be honest, domestic agency adoption is an investment. So, we know how important it is to you for everything to go just right!

We’d love to personally guide you through every step of the process.

Our Adoptive Families Say the Kindest Things

Wonderful To Work With!
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
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Wonderful To Work With!
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
Helpful Every Step
Thank you so much! We are so excited and will reach out with any questions …as you all have been so very helpful through the process.
Trevor and Amanda
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Helpful Every Step
Thank you so much! We are so excited and will reach out with any questions…as you all have been so very helpful through the process.
Trevor and Amanda
Top Notch Agency
I LOVED being a part of A & B. While I wish my time following my passion for adoption had been longer lived, I am SO grateful that I was able to follow my dream for even a few short years. You are...
Cindy
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Top Notch Agency
I LOVED being a part of A & B. While I wish my time following my passion for adoption had been longer lived, I am SO grateful that I was able to follow my dream for even a few short years. You are a very special person and the agency you have created is top notch. You should feel very, very proud! Let’s keep in touch via Facebook and otherwise. Love,
Cindy
Incredibly Knowledgeable and Helpful
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
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Incredibly Knowledgeable and Helpful
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
Helped Make the Process as Smooth As Possible
“We went through Adoption and Beyond for all of our training and our home study prior to pursuing a private adoption. They helped us every step of the way and helped to make the process as smooth as possible....
Lara M
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Helped Make the Process as Smooth As Possible
“We went through Adoption and Beyond for all of our training and our home study prior to pursuing a private adoption. They helped us every step of the way and helped to make the process as smooth as possible. We can’t recommend them highly enough!”
Lara M
Your Adoption Education is Excellent
We really enjoyed the workshop with your agency. It’s what we missed when trying to learn about adoption from the Kansas Department of Children and Families. Your adoption education is excellent …
Melissa P.
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Your Adoption Education is Excellent
We really enjoyed the workshop with your agency. It’s what we missed when trying to learn about adoption from the Kansas Department of Children and Families. Your adoption education is excellent…
Melissa P.
You Guys Did Excellent Work
You guys did excellent work, your agency is very careful in everything made sure there’s no mistake we learned a lot working together and all staff are all professionals, we will recommend you to anyone that needs a home study, we...
Victoria
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You Guys Did Excellent Work
You guys did excellent work, your agency is very careful in everything made sure there’s no mistake we learned a lot working together and all staff are all professionals, we will recommend you to anyone that needs a home study, we really appreciate everything.
Victoria
Education That Put Us At Ease
The support and education that is provided by Adoption and Beyond with the newsletters, videos, guides, blog posts, and email responses to questions has fostered a healthy environment for us to feel comfortable with continuous education about adoption, Ken and I feel ...
Elizabeth & Ken
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Education That Put Us At Ease
The support and education that is provided by Adoption and Beyond with the newsletters, videos, guides, blog posts, and email responses to questions has fostered a healthy environment for us to feel comfortable with continuous education about adoption, Ken and I feel that we are continuously learning more information week by week as we move along in our home study process.
Elizabeth & Ken
Adoption & Beyond Was a Clear Winner
How can I possibly write a good enough review to express how Adoption and Beyond helped us receive our greatest happiness ? Stephanie and her team were “beyond” helpful in facilitating our adoption. We did match privately, but A&B helped...
Emily
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Adoption & Beyond Was a Clear Winner
How can I possibly write a good enough review to express how Adoption and Beyond helped us receive our greatest happiness? Stephanie and her team were “beyond” helpful in facilitating our adoption. We did match privately, but A&B helped us be home study ready and guided us throughout every step of the process. Even as questions come up over a year later, we can always reach out and trust they will help us. We met with several agencies before choosing to start with Adoption and Beyond and they were the clear winner, even over larger, national organizations. Everything from transparent cost with each fee, to be realistic about the time and effort involved. If we ever chose to adopt again, we would not hesitate to work with Adoption and Beyond again.
Emily
Kindness When We Needed It
Thank you for all of your support, Shawna! It was a pleasure working with you. Your organization, clear communication, and kindness were very much appreciated!!
Mi
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Kindness When We Needed It
Thank you for all of your support, Shawna! It was a pleasure working with you. Your organization, clear communication, and kindness were very much appreciated!!
Mi

Here’s How We Help.

Each of these services stands on its own—or they can be combined as your journey unfolds.

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Adoption Success Program

You’re considering adoption but are overwhelmed sorting fact from fiction about how long it takes, what it costs, or how it works. You’re done with vague and contradicting internet advice—you want real answers from someone who’s helped thousands of families do this successfully.

This training cuts through the noise so you can stop second-guessing and start moving forward.

  • Free 30-minute on-demand training – watch anytime
  • Cuts through adoption myths with real, honest answers
  • Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
  • Perfect first step, whether you’re just curious or almost ready

Free for All Families

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Prepare

Home Study Services

You’re ready to make it official. Getting approved through your home study is the first real step in any adoption journey, and you want to do it right.

You’ll complete the required legal process while getting the core education that actually prepares you for what’s ahead—no matter which adoption path you choose.

  • Completes your required home study from start to finish
  • Covers domestic, international, private, embryo, and foster care adoptions
  • Includes all post-placement supervision visits
  • Available for Kansas and Missouri families

Kansas & Missouri Families

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Domestic Adoption Program

You’re all in. You want a team in your corner from day one through the day you bring your baby home.

This is complete support for your domestic infant adoption—your home study, expert education, a dedicated coordinator who knows your family, and our “multi-matching methodology” approach that helps families connect faster.

  • Full-service domestic infant adoption from application to finalization
  • Includes your home study, matching support, and a dedicated coordinator
  • Birth parent intake, living expenses, and hospital coordination are all included
  • We work with families from all states except for NY

Serving Families Nationwide

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We’re So Glad You’re Here.

Here’s A Little About Me:

As a social worker who helped women with unexpected pregnancies, I saw that adoptions needed more heart and connection! I created Adoption & Beyond to create genuine connections between birth and adoptive families. Then life threw me the most beautiful plot twist – I became an adoptive mom myself! Talk about on-the-job training!

For over 30 years, I’ve guided families through adoption with transparency, education, and ongoing support long after the “welcome home” balloons are gone. Feeling uncertain? I’m here to walk beside you on this amazing family-building journey.

I promise to honor the emotional journey you’re on by:

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Listening first.

We’ve heard lots of families’ stories, but we’ve never heard yours. We’ll listen carefully to your unique desires and do everything we can to bring them to life.

Responding with empathy.

Our entire team has been personally touched by adoption, so we know there are pieces of the process that are more sensitive than others. We’ll sit with you through it all and never underestimate the weight of your experience.

Guiding you through every detail.

It’s natural to worry about the consequences of anything slipping through the cracks. Rest assured, we’re experts at what we do and are proud to have helped thousands of families never miss a beat.

Steffany Aye, Founder & Director, LSCSW, LCSW

Not Sure Where to Start?

These Free Resources Will Help.

Free Webinar

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“Ready To Adopt” Quiz

Understand which of the avenues of adoption is right for your family.

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Free Consultation

Schedule a 20-minute chat, where we’ll help you make decisions best suited for your family.

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