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Powerful Advice to Prospective Adoptive Parents from a Transracial Adoptee
I am adopted, I am a person of color in a Caucasian home. My hope when writing this is that I could provide insight and understanding through my firsthand experience as a transracial adoptee. I hope my story sheds light on many of the harder realities of adoption,...
The Top 10 Reasons to Hire an Adoption Lawyer for Your Adoption
1. Adoption Lawyers Know Adoption Law. Both Kansas and Missouri have a set of statutes that describe in great detail how lawyers should handle adoptions. Sometimes the meaning of the statutes isn’t always clear, so there are a lot of court opinions interpreting...
Sharing your Adoption Story with Friends, Family, and the Media
Creating a family is worth celebrating, not just for new parents on the maternity floor of a hospital, but also for adoptive parents at every stage of their journey. Sharing your adoptive story with friends, family members, and media, is a big step. At Adoption...
Every Child is Adoptable
No matter the origins of a child’s birth, they are each uniquely beautiful and equally lovable. In some cases, a baby is born with special needs. This does not make them any less adoptable than a baby born healthy. In fact, there are many families who choose to adopt...
The Best Adoption Books for Children
Adoption is a beautiful gift for children and parents. For an adoptee, learning about adoption early is important. Reading adoption books to your little ones is a great way to help them understand adoption and the love you feel for them. Here are our favorite adoption...
The Best Books on Adoptive Parenting
The path to adoption can be a long and winding road. It takes courage, research, and a great deal of love to navigate this path. One way to stay informed throughout the adoption process is to read. Books about adoption may open your eyes and cast a light on the...
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Bravelove – Allison and Sherri’s Conversation Continued
Adoption and 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...
Talking to Your Child About Adoption
At Adoption & Beyond, we work closely with families in Kansas and Missouri as you undergo the adoption process. From beginning to end and beyond, we’re here for you. One of the questions we frequently receive as an adoption agency is, when and how to talk to a...
Parenting Techniques for Children
There are so many positive ways to raise children, whether they are biological or adopted. At Adoption & Beyond, we get many questions about parenting techniques and how best to approach raising children. With so many labels floating around out there, such as:...
Understanding an Adopted Child’s History
Adopting a child is a beautiful journey. One filled with purpose, love, and challenges. Understanding your child’s history will help you meet and overcome those challenges more easily. It will also strengthen the bond you build as a parent and child. For adoptive...
How to Create a Beautiful Family Tree
Having a family is something most American adults view as a priority. One of the best ways to increase the love and excitement in your life is by adopting a child. Each year, over 135,000 children are adopted in the United States. The main goal you should have when...
Guide to Choosing an Adoptive Family for Your Child
Bringing a life into the world is a beautiful thing, but not every woman or family is ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child. Adoption provides a chance for your baby to grow up in a loving and supportive family if you are not ready to parent. At...