The adoption process is filled with many moving parts. The most important parts, however, are the people involved along the way: The adopted child/person, the adoptive parents, the birth parents, and the agency/attorney. Here we look at the four main pieces of a...
One thing that we’ve found to be helpful for expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption is hearing real adoption stories from real families. It’s a powerful way to educate people about the benefits of adoption. We asked our Adoption...
By Julie Ryan McGue & Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D Julie Ryan McGue and Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D release their memoirs in May. Both books address the complexity of the mother-daughter relationship, reveal painful reckonings, and disclose moving personal...
Planning a family is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. For some families, adoption might be something they’ve dreamed about their whole lives, while for others, adoption might be a new idea they’ve never considered before. Regardless of your...
At Adoption & Beyond, one thing we’ve found to be helpful for expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption is hearing real adoption stories from real families. By seeing how their lives have been changed by adoption, it’s a powerful...
Open adoption is the best way to allow a child to have contact with his or her birth family without creating confusion or tension. That said, open adoption is not a form of co-parenting – the adoptive parents have full parental custody of their child. Simply put, open...
Hearing real adoption stories from real families is both inspiring and educational. Expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption are eager to hear stories that may help them in their own adoption journey. There is much that can be learned...
What It Is On March 24 and 25, you’re invited to be a part of our exclusive curbside fundraiser pick up event at Dream Dinners located in Overland Park, KS. For just $50, you’ll receive three delicious, medium-size dinners to take home and enjoy with your family....
At Adoption & Beyond, we love to take the time to connect with families and answer any questions they have throughout the adoption process. We also love to hear stories from adoptive families and see how their lives have been touched by adoption. We asked...
The most important thing in pregnancy is the health and well-being of an expecting mother and her child. It is natural for an expecting mother to feel overwhelmed about what to do while considering adoption, and it’s important to provide them with support,...
