Read these inspiring stories from birth parents who lovingly placed their children with the help and guidance of Adoption & Beyond into the hearts and homes of their forever families. In addition, watch the videos courtesy of Brave Love.
Is Open Adoption Really That Scary? (Spoiler: Less Than You Think)
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.Let's be honest. Most people walk into open adoption carrying a mental suitcase stuffed with worst-case scenarios. Will it confuse my child? Will the birth parents show up uninvited? Will I feel like a guest in my own...
The Adoption Grant Foundation That Invests in the Whole Story, Not Just the Easy Parts
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.What if there were an adoption grant designed around what happens when open adoption actually works? Not the version where everyone's white-knuckling through awkward visits and forced updates. The version where a...
Stop Stressing! You Can Navigate Adoption on Your Own. Here’s How!
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.If you've been watching our videos, you've probably had that moment. You know the one. It's 10 PM, you're three tabs deep into adoption agency websites, and your brain is doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out if...
Are Adoption Agencies Worth the Investment? It Depends
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.Deciding whether to use an adoption agency is a big decision. As an adoptive mama myself and the founder of Adoption & Beyond, I have over 30 years of experience in the adoption field. I'm a bit biased, but I do...
3 Adoption Pitfalls That Can Derail Your Dreams
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.I've been helping people through adoption for 30 years, and these are the three things that cause the most problems—not because they're impossible, but because nobody explains how they actually work. Pitfall #1: Paperwork...
The Wild Ride of Adoption: 4 Reasons It Feels So Overwhelming
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.Let's be honest - when people first start exploring adoption, they usually picture the happy ending: bringing their child home, family complete, hearts full. And while that beautiful moment is absolutely worth every bit...
Bravelove – Why Adoption? Leah’s Story
Adoption & Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove – a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision – and together we bring you some honest stories directly from birth parents. Watch...
From Maze to Amazing: Navigating the Adoption Journey with Confidence
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. If you're considering adoption and feeling like you've just walked into the world's most confusing corn maze blindfolded, don't worry - I've got your back. Look, I get it. When you first start exploring adoption, it...
Bravelove – Why Adoption? Emily’s Story
Adoption & Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove – a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision – and together we bring you some honest stories directly from birth parents. Watch...
Finding Top-Notch Adoption Professionals: Red Flags and Green Lights
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Building your adoption team is like assembling the Paperwork Avengers. You're going to need social workers, attorneys, financial planners, counselors, and basically everyone except a partridge in a pear tree. These...
Our Adoption Professional Options: From Full Service to DIY Support
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Starting the adoption process feels like being a fish out of water, except the water is actually paperwork, and the fish is you frantically googling "what does a social worker actually do?" Let me break down your...
The Adoption Mistake That Keeps You Stuck — And How to Fix It
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. O snailClimb Mount Fuji,But slowly, slowly!- Kobayashi Issa Sometimes families tell me that the adoption process feels like trying to solve a thousand-piece puzzle in the dark. Confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes you...