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.
Tips on Sharing Your Adoption News
For many adoptive parents, the adoption process is something that they keep relatively quiet. They may only tell a couple of friends or family since it can be a long and emotionally exhausting process, depending on the individual circumstances. Who adoptive parents...
Online Resources for Adoptive and Foster Parents
At Adoption & Beyond, we are available to talk with you whenever you need us. We understand the immediate nature of adoption and that questions can arise all the time. Although we hope that you will come in and visit us (or call), we also know that making time for...
Honest and Touching Quotes from Adoptees
Adoption is a beautiful and challenging adventure, that affects birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees in different and profound ways. Adopted children who are now grown have incredibly varied experiences and reflect on their lives as adoptees in different...
Five Tips for Making Adopted Children in Your Extended Family Feel Welcome at the Holidays
The holiday season is a wonderful time for family to gather together and make lasting memories. The last thing anyone wants is for any member of the family to feel left out. Here are five tips for making your new extended family member feel welcome during the...
Welcoming New Family: 5 Ways Grandparents Can Bond with Adopted Grandchildren
National Grandparents Day is held on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day. This holiday celebrates love, caring, and generational growth. No matter how families expand, the connection between grandparents and grandchildren is a special bond. In cases of...
Books about Adoption for Parents and Teachers of Young Children
Every year we like to post something to help ease families back into the school year. Adoptive families who are starting school for the first time may want to make sure their teachers are informed about what it's like to be an adopted child so that all kids feel...
Adopting a Baby in Kansas
Adoption & Beyond is proud to serve parents looking to adopt a baby in Kansas and Missouri. We're located in Overland Park in the Kansas City area, but we serve families across both states. However, if you're looking for information specifically on adopting a baby...
Lullabies Create a Bond Between Parent and Child – Revisited
Many of us grew up with our parents singing us to sleep with a variety of lullabies. The soothing sounds of their voices calmed any fears about the monster in the closet or below the bed. And the lullabies also became synonymous with comfort and sleep. Lullabies are...
Children’s Books that Talk About Open Adoption
Few books for children tackle the subject of adoption, much less that of an open adoption. Yet our children learn a great deal through reading and it is important to have their experiences represented in forms that are important to them. You probably remember reading...
Mother’s Day as an Adoptive Parent with an Open Adoption
Mother’s Day is a wonderful holiday when we all get to celebrate the incredible journey that is birth and the beauty and power of women all over the world who are mothers, grandmothers, and caretakers for all of us as we go through life. It is a powerful day, but it...
Winter Olympic Athletes Who Are Adopted
As you're watching this year's winter Olympics, your children might be interested to learn about Olympic athletes who are also adopted. Here are four amazing winter Olympians to help spark a conversation about the wonderful things adoptees can go on to do in their...
Tips for Adoptive Parents Filing Their Taxes
It's that time again - tax time. And 2018 means lots of changes for many of us. As the W2s start to come in, it’s time to turn our attention to the complex tax law and adoption. Not a terribly exciting topic, but one that is important for adoptive parents (current and...