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Adoption & Beyond is a 501(c)(3) non-profit child placement agency licensed in both Kansas and Missouri.

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We envision a world where every child grows up feeling loved.
Everything we do, say, and share ultimately points back to that.
We also recognize that adoption is one of life’s most complex journeys. It’s full of hope and uncertainty, joy and grief, legal requirements and deeply personal decisions. Unfortunately, the system that’s supposed to support families through it all often does the opposite—prioritizing paperwork over people, asking “Is this complete?” before “Are you okay?”
We built Adoption & Beyond to reverse that.
We lead with caring for the person in front of us, then handle every detail with integrity. Birth parents, adoptive families, the children at the heart of every decision — everyone who comes to us gets the same thing: full transparency, for the whole journey.
Our mission: At Adoption & Beyond, we exist to educate, guide, and advocate for everyone touched by adoption by building genuine relationships, offering complete transparency, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the child.

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OUR LICENSES

We Are A Licensed Non-Profit Child-Placing Agency in Kansas & Missouri

Kansas Adoption License #36622-4

Kansas Licensing Entity:
Kansas Department for Children and Families
CPA and Residential Facility Division
500 SW Van Buren
P.O. Box 1424
Topeka, KS 66601

Missouri Adoption License #00124113

Missouri Licensing Entity:
Missouri Division of Social Services
Children’s Division
Residential Program Unit
615 Howerton Court
P.O. Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103-0088

IT'S AN HONOR TO SERVE YOU

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OUR VALUES

Children, First

Every task, every placement, every policy starts with one question: what’s best for the child? Not what’s easiest or what’s fastest, but what’s best.

Families, Prepared

We prepare people, not just process paperwork. Families who understand what’s coming don’t just survive adoption, they thrive in it.

 

Truth, Complete

Those we serve deserve the whole truth, not the edited version. Even when the information is uncomfortable to hear, we deliver it with honesty and kindness.

Connection, Authentic

We’re boutique on purpose. Every person who walks through our doors gets seen, heard, and understood. No one is a case number here.

 

Promises, Kept

We do what we say we’ll do. When we make a promise, we keep it, showing up for families from our first interaction to years after the adoption is complete.

Adoption & Beyond, Inc. does not endorse any particular candidate for public office or corporate sponsor, and Adoption & Beyond, Inc. has no agency relationship with organizations to which it may be linked.

Kind Words

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
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
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
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.
Melissa P
Helped Make the Process as Smooth As Possible
“We went through Adoption & 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 & 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
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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.
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
Victoria
Education That Put Us At Ease
The support and education that is provided by Adoption & 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 ...
Elizabeth & Ken
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Education That Put Us At Ease
The support and education that is provided by Adoption & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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
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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
Mi
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Meet Your Team

Our knowledgeable and committed staff members have been both personally and professionally touched by adoption. 

Steffany Aye

LSCSW, LCSW
Founder and Director

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Alivia Teague

BA
Adoption Coordinator

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REGIONAL ADOPTION TEAM

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Michelle Crain

LMSW
St. Louis and Eastern/Central Missouri

About Michelle >>

Alisa Norlin

LSCSW
Wichita and Western Kansas

About Alisa >>

Brittany Sheets

LMSW
Kansas City Metro Area

About Brittany >>

Shawna Super

LBSW
Kansas City Metro Area

About Shawna >>

Kelly Ware

LBSW
Kansas City Metro Area

About Kelly >>

Shannon Wilson

LCSW
Southwestern Missouri

About Shannon >>

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I want to Adopt.

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