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...
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...
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...
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...
Summer has practically vanished from our grasp, and it’s time to talk about getting organized for the new school year. Whether your Kindergartener needs reading help or your 6th-grader struggles to juggle soccer practice and violin lessons, there’s an app...
We can’t believe it, but summer’s nearly over and kids around Kansas City are starting to go back to school! Before autumn and school get kicked into high-gear, you can still enjoy what is left of the lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer. Here are a few events...
Attention all parents looking for back-to-school clothes for your kids! Rhea Lana’s in Overland Park is having a major consignment sale this weekend, August 20-24, 2014. This back-to-school sale is perfect for thrifty parents who need more clothes for their...
Sometimes you come across photos that stops you in your tracks. Kate Parker, a photographer in Atlanta, Georgia, perfectly captured the unconditional love attached to the idea behind adoption. In a series of photos, she shows her extended family interacting with its...
Summer’s more than halfway gone, so it’s time to squeeze in some last-minute fun before the kids head back to school! Here are some events and activities happening in August in Kansas City. Festival of Butterflies, August 1-3 and 8-10. Location: Powell...
Here at Adoption & Beyond, we take great care to ensure that the birth parents that we work with are well-informed and knowledgable about their impending adoption journey. Choosing adoption for a child is an extremely delicate and difficult decision, and we...
