Category: Adoptive Families
The Do’s and Don’ts of the Match Meeting
Have you scheduled a match meeting with an expecting mother? Are you excited and nervous to make a good impression? A match meeting occurs when an expecting mom/parents select a hopeful adoptive parent’s profile to meet face-to-face. Most of the time, these meetings...
5 Signs You’re Ready to Adopt
One of the single most asked questions I get from potential parents are, “How do we know if we’re ready to adopt?” If you and your partner have ever asked that question yourselves, then this post is dedicated to you! Adoption is a beautiful experience, but you need to...
Adoption Story: We Aren’t Different Than Any Other Parents
Expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption are eager to hear stories from real families that may help them in their own adoption journey. There is much that can be learned from the experiences of others, and we’re grateful for the...
How to Build an Adoption Profile to Stand Out
The decision to adopt a child is one of the most exciting and fulfilling moments for any family. However, it’s not uncommon to experience some stress when it comes to completing your adoption profile. You can ensure you optimize your adoption profile by using these...
This Is the Way Our Family Was Always Meant to Be Created: Ashlea Christopher’s Adoption Story
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...
How to Decide if Adoption is Right for Your Family
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...
Brittani & Esteban’s Life-Changing Adoption Story
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...
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...