We love featuring inspirational videos about families’ adoption journeys. This week we’re featuring the Peterson Family’s adoption story, a family of four children and two parents who are passionate about growing their family through adoption. ...
We’ve gathered some of our favorite quotes from all around the internet about why people choose adoption. It’s always wonderful to read when we need some inspiration! Actress and adoptive parent, Connie Britton: “Adoption is a “‘wonderful...
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Are you considering adoption and curious about the countries that Americans cannot adopt from? In this post, we’ll explore a bit about the countries that have closed their doors to American adoptive parents and the...
While Adoption & Beyond is both a Kansas adoption agency an a Missouri adoption agency, we are based out of Overland Park, Kansas in the Kansas City area. One reason we love being here is that there are so many fun activities for kids and families to do in Kansas...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...