We’re just beginning to explore adoption for the first time.
We need to complete our adoptive home study.
We need help with everything adoption, from start to finish.
Our Adoptive Families Say The Kindest Things
We’re so glad you’re here.
Here’s a little about us:
I’m Steffany, and I founded Adoption & Beyond, a non-profit, Hague-accredited agency, in 1998. I have been both personally and professionally touched by adoption, and so has each member of our staff. We 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.
Here’s how we help.
We offer comprehensive adoption services in the following categories and beyond:
Support for Your Home Study
Complete your adoptive home study with a smooth step-by-step process and lots of support. Our user-friendly home study portal guides you through each stage of the process, ensuring an easy and straightforward experience.
Connections with Expecting Parents
We assist you in creating a compelling adoption profile that effectively showcases your family, values, and preferences. Additionally, we leverage adoption networks, agencies, and online platforms to establish connections with expecting parents who are considering adoption, ensuring a broader range of potential matches.
Help Securing an Attorney
Working with trusted legal professionals is critical to successful adoption. We guide you through how to make thoughtful hiring decisions and can help you locate reputable adoption attorneys.
Guidance for Your Hospital Experience
If you’re adopting a child, the initial meeting is something you may have looked forward to for years. Those same moments can be heavy for the birth mother. We ensure you fully understand her rights and preferences, plus know how to confidently navigate all aspects of the hospital experience with sensitivity and respect.
Assistance with Post-Placement Needs
Your needs don’t end at a successful placement, so neither do our services. We offer guidance and support for post-placement visits so you can finalize your adoption as quickly as possible. Additionally, we offer ongoing emotional support and a wide range of resources for both your family and the birth family.
You might have burning questions from the start…
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE A CHILD?
While this is a reasonable question, it is also one which cannot be answered very clearly. Because the expecting parents select the family with whom they would like to place their child, there is little predictability within the selection process. Some families wait weeks once they enter an adoption program, while others wait a year or more.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your unique circumstances.
HOW OFTEN DO EXPECTING PARENTS CHANGE THEIR MINDS?
There are no guarantees in domestic adoptions. Expecting parents sometimes change their minds prior to placing their baby for adoption. This occurs less often when an open adoptive relationship has been developed.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your unique circumstances.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED FOR AN ADOPTION?
There are several factors that determine the total cost of an adoption. Variables such as legal representation, possible medical bills, and expecting parents’ living expenses can vary from one adoption to the next. Efforts are made to maintain a family’s adoption budget.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your unique circumstances.
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE ABOUT THE ADOPTION PROCESS?
We have lots of advice! Most important of all, we encourage adopting families to recognize that this is going to be a life-altering experience and should be approached thoughtfully; remember to remain flexible, be patient, prepare for the unexpected, keep an open mind, and stay positive.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your unique circumstances.
Have another question? Let’s talk about it.
STILL CAN’T DECIDE WHERE TO START?
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“READY TO ADOPT?” QUIZ
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