Category: Adoption
Embracing the Unexpected: Niki & Paul’s Adoption Story
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...
Enjoying A Stress-Free, Family Dinner In Support of Adoption & Beyond
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....
Our Children Are the Joy of Our Lives: The Hamer Adoption Story
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...
How to Support Expecting Birth Mothers Throughout an Adoption
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,...
An Adoptive Family Just as Full of Love as Any Other: The Lohaus-Fast Story
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’re grateful...
What Are Outreach Cards (and Are They Useful)?
People are often curious about outreach cards, and if they would be beneficial in helping find an expectant parent considering adoption. When used correctly, without a doubt, the answer is yes! There are two ways to use outreach cards in adoption. The first, which I...
Adoption Story: Maria & Alex
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...
What to Know About a W-7A Form
Adoption is an amazing thing, bringing families together who may otherwise have never found each other. While the process is worthwhile, there are many steps on the path to fulfilling an adoption of a child in the United States. This sometimes includes the application...