Support for Your Adoption.

At Adoption & Beyond, we are by your side every step of the way.

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Adoption Is Life-Changing

The adoption journey is an emotional one, for all parties. An expecting mom is making a courageous, though heart-wrenching, decision to trust the well-being of her child to a family she is only just beginning to know, and a hopeful adoptive family may have been longing for years for a child to welcome home.

To add to an already emotionally charged process, the layers upon layers of regulations and requirements are enough to make anyone’s head spin. With stakes about as high as they get, the thought of missing a critical step is unimaginable.

You were never meant to face this journey alone.

We exist to help.

At Adoption & Beyond, we come alongside expecting parents and hopeful adoptive 

families to help navigate every step of the adoption journey with clarity and 

the confidence that nothing is slipping through the cracks. 

 

Rest assured, our services are available to all—we prohibit discrimination based 

on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, 

gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Kind Words

Wonderful To Work With!
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
Wonderful To Work With!
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
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
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
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
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
Cindy
Incredibly Knowledgeable and Helpful
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
Incredibly Knowledgeable and Helpful
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mi

Allow Us to Direct Your Search.

I Am Pregnant

Considering adoption while pregnant is a difficult and deeply personal decision. Adoption & Beyond offers support, no-pressure guidance, and resources to help you create a plan that feels right.

I Need a Home Study

An adoptive home study is a comprehensive evaluation of your family life and home environment, a required step in adopting a child. Adoption & Beyond is available to perform domestic, international, private, and embryo home study assessments.

I Want To Adopt

Our domestic infant adoption program offers clear guidance for adoptive families—from home study to holding your baby. At the same time, we care for expecting birth parents with resources and support before, during, and after placement.

Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Talk About It!

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Lifelong Support

The process of adoption is taxing and the heart work continues well after it’s final. It’s why “beyond” is half of our name — we’ll be by your side, as long as you need us.

Where Are You In Your Journey?

Not Quite Ready for a Discussion? Browse Our Adoption Resource Vault.

Find just-right guidance at just-right times.

Read Our Blog

The Hardest Decision in Family Building: When to Stop Treatment and Start Adopting

by | Aug 24, 2025 | Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption | 0 Comments

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. We need to talk about one of the hardest parts of family building: moving from infertility to adoption. This is...

Adoption Myths vs. Reality: What You Actually Need to Know

by | Aug 10, 2025 | Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption | 0 Comments

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Time for some myth-busting! After years of working with families, I keep hearing the same misconceptions about adoption...

Warning Signs: How to Spot a Bad Adoption “Professional” Before It’s Too Late

by | Jul 20, 2025 | Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption | 0 Comments

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. We talk a lot about red flags with birth mother scams, but what about red flags with adoption professionals themselves?...

Bravelove – Why Adoption? Susan’s Story

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Adoption, Birth Mothers, Birthparent Stories | 0 Comments

Adoption & Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove – a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for...

Introducing The Forever Nest

by | Jul 9, 2025 | Families, Adoption | 0 Comments

A Children’s Book to Support Adoptive Families This is a guest post by Dr. Julie Nathan and Dr. Lori Woodring. As psychologists, we spend our days supporting children...

Adoption Mistakes to Avoid: What 3 Decades in the Field Have Taught Me

by | Jul 6, 2025 | Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption | 0 Comments

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Here’s a home truth: adoption is complicated enough without accidentally sabotaging yourself along the way. After 30+...

8 Things to Consider Before Matching With an Expecting Mother

by | Jun 15, 2025 | Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption | 0 Comments

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. When it comes time to match with an expecting mom, there are some scenarios that should make you take a deep breath and...

Three Major Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging Your Adoption Profile

by | Jun 1, 2025 | Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption | 0 Comments

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Let's talk about three major mistakes you want to steer clear of when creating your adoption profile. First, what even...

Home Study Anxiety? Here’s Your Interview Cheat Sheet

by | May 20, 2025 | Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption | 0 Comments

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Alright, it's time for your home study home visit, and if you're feeling a bit like you're about to be on some reality...