While we always love receiving many of our families’ written testimonials, it’s even better to hear about their experiences during the adoption process in video form. We’ve talked to two of our adoptive families about how their child’s...
With the freezing temperatures today in Kansas City, you’re probably pining for the warmer days of summer right about now. It’s a great time to start planning ahead for any family vacations that you might be taking in 2014. Here are our picks for some fun,...
Adoption & Beyond is currently seeking to employ a Social Worker who is interested in Contractual Work conducting home studies for families within their local area of the state. We are looking for a worker in the St. Louis area to cover families in Eastern...
Sometimes, you come across something that is so great and wonderful that you want to share it with everyone you know. This video is one of those things. A few years ago, Ben and Renee Welstead, a couple from Nebraska, adopted their daughters, Cora and Ruby, through...
If you are a birth mother, then you know the true courage and selflessness that is involved with giving up your child. If you are an expectant mother considering adoption, then you might be looking for someone who has also been through this experience. Experience...
In October, we asked you about autumn family traditions. Now, since it is the season to be jolly, it’s time to think about traditions that come around once a year for the most popular holiday in December: Christmas. For those of you that celebrate Christmas,...
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can be easy to forget to show gratitude for the big and little blessings we each have. Since it’s Thanksgiving week, we wanted to discuss how you can give thanks this holiday season. Say it. There’s a reason...
All month long, we have been thinking about National Adoption Month and what it means. In this blog post, we will discuss the history of National Adoption Month and the mission behind it. The original idea for a recognized adoption awareness week came from...
Fifteen years ago, we started this journey as a non-profit child-placing agency, and what an incredible journey it has been. We are committed to finding nurturing, permanent families for children. Our agency was built on a foundation of respect for life and family...
Recently, the story of Davion Only, a fifteen year-old boy in the Florida foster care system, has been making the rounds on many major media outlets. Davion has spent his entire life in foster care. In the past month, he has been pleading with several church...
