Tips for Bonding with Your Adopted Child

Tips for Bonding with Your Adopted Child

Adopting a child is a huge step and one filled with many questions. The good news is all parents have these concerns. It’s also important to note that adoptive parents bond with their children just as successfully as biological parents – sometimes, it just takes a bit...
How to Prepare Emotionally for Adopting a Child

How to Prepare Emotionally for Adopting a Child

Adoption is a big decision. Preparing for the arrival of a new child can be an emotional rollercoaster. It requires planning, research, and plenty of support. Before your newest family member makes an appearance, it’s paramount that you take some time to yourself to...
5 Tips to Transition Home After Adopting Your Child

5 Tips to Transition Home After Adopting Your Child

Creating a family is a wonderful thing. While adoptive children grow up just as fully as biological children, the transition home can have its ups and downs. To create a supportive and loving environment before you bring your new family member home, it helps to be...
How to Prepare Before Your Adopted Child Comes Home

How to Prepare Before Your Adopted Child Comes Home

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! There’s no feeling more amazing than bringing home your child for the first time. Whether they are coming by way of natural birth or adoption – the feeling is indescribable. All new parents must prepare for the arrival...
Adoption Tax Law Changes for 2020

Adoption Tax Law Changes for 2020

As we see year after year, our legislators in Washington push through tax law changes late in December.  This past December was no exception as the SECURE Act was made law.  Use Your 401K or IRA Retirement Savings Penalty-Free The SECURE Act changed laws relating to...
Steps for Getting Started with Adoption

Steps for Getting Started with Adoption

Adoption is a heartfelt and exciting journey. Here at Adoption & Beyond, we want to help you at every stage. When families begin the adoption journey there are many steps to get started. Sometimes the process seems overwhelming and having an adoption coordinator...
How Adoption & Beyond is Unique

How Adoption & Beyond is Unique

Each adoption agency you encounter holds a unique philosophy, mission, and purpose. At Adoption & Beyond, we are a non-profit agency with a strong commitment to uphold family values and provide loving homes for children in need. Working with our team of adoption...