Our Children Are the Joy of Our Lives: The Hamer Adoption Story
At Adoption & Beyond, we love to take the time to connect with families and answer any questions they have throughout the adoption process. We also love to hear stories from adoptive families and see how their lives have been touched by adoption. We asked...
How to Support Expecting Birth Mothers Throughout an Adoption
The most important thing in pregnancy is the health and well-being of an expecting mother and her child. It is natural for an expecting mother to feel overwhelmed about what to do while considering adoption, and it’s important to provide them with support,...
An Adoptive Family Just as Full of Love as Any Other: The Lohaus-Fast Story
At Adoption & Beyond, we love to take the time to connect with families and answer any questions they have throughout the adoption process. We also love to hear stories from adoptive families and see how their lives have been touched by adoption. We’re grateful...
What Are Outreach Cards (and Are They Useful)?
People are often curious about outreach cards, and if they would be beneficial in helping find an expectant parent considering adoption. When used correctly, without a doubt, the answer is yes! There are two ways to use outreach cards in adoption. The first, which I...
Adoption Story: Maria & Alex
One thing that we’ve found to be helpful for expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption is hearing real adoption stories from real families. It’s a powerful way to educate people about the benefits of adoption. We asked our Adoption...
What to Know About a W-7A Form
Adoption is an amazing thing, bringing families together who may otherwise have never found each other. While the process is worthwhile, there are many steps on the path to fulfilling an adoption of a child in the United States. This sometimes includes the application...
How to Choose the Right Adoption Agency
Making the decision to adopt and grow your family is exciting — but can often be daunting. Where do you even start? As you embark on your adoption journey, it’s important to choose an adoption agency that is going to offer you the resources and support that you need....
The Home Study Process Explained in 6 Steps
The Home Study Process Explained in 6 Steps Finding a safe and loving home for an adopted child starts with an adoptive home study. At Adoption & Beyond, we work with expecting parents and hopeful adoptive families across Kansas and Missouri from all sides of the...