A question I get asked often is if single parents can adopt and, even more specifically, if single males can adopt. While the answer is yes, there are some limitations and particular avenues that a single parent may want to consider over others. In an earlier blog, I...
There’s a lot more to the adoption process to consider than most people realize, especially when it comes to their relationship with the expecting family. It is important for everyone in the adoption process to understand what rights the expecting families have in...
This week, I’m sharing another special interview with an adoptive family. They were able to adopt with the assistance of Adoption & Beyond agency completing their adoptive home study! In today’s post, you’ll discover why Meredith and Adam turned to adoption, their...
Self-matching, or independently matching your adoption without an agency, is becoming an increasingly popular choice for hopeful adoptive families. It’s usually cheaper and allows you to connect with your expecting family much deeper. However, we’ve noticed that...
Today’s blog post is a special treat! One of our adopting families, Derek and Richard, who adopted their daughter, Avery, through Adoption & Beyond, graciously agreed to be interviewed. We have the opportunity to listen to their story of adoption and glean from...
Sometimes adoptions don’t always go through as expected. There are times, even when working closely with the expecting mother, that the mother will change her mind and want to keep the baby. This is what we call a failed adoption. Don’t look at it as your failure to...
Whether you are new here or have been following Adoption & Beyond for a while, you know the adoption process can be lengthy and complicated. We here at Adoption & Beyond believe the more you know, the smoother the process will be. This week, we answer a big...
In today’s post, we’re discussing adoption preferences, in other words, the preferences you have when choosing a child you’re hoping to adopt. Once you enter the adoption process, you and your partner will have to decide what you could or could not accept in the child...
Adoption is fueled by desire and big hearts. It is the desire of the expecting mother to give a good life for her child. It is the desire of a family to have the joy of raising a child. The people that choose to adopt want a child to raise, and be a part of the...
I don’t know about you, but these last few years have flown by for me. It reminds me how precious time is and patience can be challenging. Especially if you are looking to adopt. I get it, you are brimming with enthusiasm about expanding your family. Unfortunately,...