by Sara Nay | Jul 7, 2020 | Adoption, Families, Life After Adoption, Parenting
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,...
by Tricia Keels | Jul 1, 2020 | 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...
by Tricia Keels | May 20, 2020 | Adoption, Families
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...
by Tricia Keels | May 3, 2020 | Adoption
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...
by Sara Nay | Mar 24, 2020 | Adoption, Families, Life After Adoption, Parenting
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...
by Sara Nay | Mar 13, 2020 | Adoption, Families, Life After Adoption
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...
by Sara Nay | Mar 12, 2020 | Adoption, Birth Mothers, Birthparent Stories
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...
by Sara Nay | Mar 11, 2020 | Adoption, Families, Life After Adoption, Parenting
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...
by Sara Nay | Mar 4, 2020 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
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...
by Sara Nay | Mar 2, 2020 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
At Adoption & Beyond, we work closely with prospective birth parents in Kansas and Missouri hoping to find a good home for their child. We aren’t here to judge anyone, but to provide information and solutions to guide you through your journey. We want you to...
