Birth Mother of the Week

Birth Mother of the Week

Birth Mothers

irth mothers are heroes. If you’ve adopted a child, or you’re looking to an adopt a child, you know what a selfless, incredible act it is for a birth mother to decide to put her baby up for adoption. She knows that she’s not able to provide the care,...

How to Fund an Adoption

Adoption Questions

ffording an adoption can be difficult. However, there are many foundations and nonprofit organizations who offer financial support for families looking to adopt children. National Adoption FoundationAmerican Christian Credit UnionAdoption Assistance for Christian...

Crystal’s Adoption Story

Adoption

This week we’re excited to feature Crystal Nichols’ adoption story on bonding with her children. Read the excerpt below, then visit Joy in the Journey to enjoy the rest of the story about her family. We are nearly six years into the in writing of our...
Fun Family Activities for a New Year’s Eve at Home

Fun Family Activities for a New Year’s Eve at Home

Parenting

Our New Year’s Eve experiences changes with children. The things that appealed to you when you were younger no longer seem fun. In fact, most of us would rather plan a fun family night in than brave the New Year’s Eve crowds. Here are a few ideas of...
Adoption Support Groups in Kansas and Missouri

Adoption Support Groups in Kansas and Missouri

Adoption

Adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees often need to connect with other people who have similar experiences that they do. As many of us know, it can sometimes be difficult for those not in the adoption community to understand some of what we go through. Because...

Featured Adoption Videos: iChoose Adoption

Adoption Questions

In 2015, the National Council for Adoption will release the two videos below to radio and television stations across the country. The videos are designed to give expectant parents information about why adoption is sometimes the best option for their children. The...

Featured Adoption Video: The Chen Family

Adoption

Sometimes we read or hear about adoption stories that touch our hearts. It’s always such a pleasure to come across these stories, and when we discover them we like to share them with the Adoption & Beyond community. Many of us who have adopted children...

Inspiring Adoption News

Adoption

We like to take the time to reflect on inspiring adoption stories, especially when we get so accustomed to hearing bad news each time we turn on the TV or open up the newspaper. The past few weeks, we’ve seen some stories that are wonderfully inspiring. Iowa...

October in Kansas City

Kansas City

Where in the world did September go? Time seems to be moving faster and faster these days! October is a great time for some full-fledged fall fun in Kansas City. Here are our picks for great for the whole family this month. 1. The World Series of Barbecue®, Oct 2-5...

Adoption in America Infographic

Adoption

Interested in learning more about the state of adoption in the United States? We found this handy infographic with a great collection of adoption statistics from the Social Work program at USC.  If you’re interested in getting some more information about our...