Category: Adoptive Families
Life After Adoption: One Family’s Story on Adopting Three Siblings
At Adoption & Beyond, it is important for us to take the time to talk personally with families when they call, and we remain available to answer questions throughout the adoption process and beyond. We love hearing from our families during life after adoption. We...
Interview with Adoptive Parents: How a Family Came to Adopt Three Siblings
We had the opportunity to talk with adoptive parents that were blessed with adopting three biological siblings each individually at birth. They never expected in a million years for their story to unfold as it did. They initially had a failed domestic adoption and...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Adoption Hospital Plans
FAQ on Adoption Series: Adoption Hospital Plans What is an Adoption Hospital Plan? The hospital plan is prepared by the prospective birth parent with a social worker or attorney. A hospital plan is a document that provides an outline of what to expect during the...
Resources for Adoptive Parents in Missouri
Are you a potential adoptive parent starting the road to adoption? Or maybe you just recently adopted a child? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the information and the emotions that come with this process? Then trust that you are not alone. It is very common for...
Gift Ideas for Adoptive Parents: Mother’s Day and More
Many people are familiar with buying presents for wedding and baby showers or even anniversary parties. There’s usually a registry, premade gift baskets, or obvious choices that we know from many years of attending similar events. But what about celebrations for...
Tips for Adoptive Parents Filing Their Taxes
It’s that time again – tax time. And 2018 means lots of changes for many of us. As the W2s start to come in, it’s time to turn our attention to the complex tax law and adoption. Not a terribly exciting topic, but one that is important for adoptive parents...
Relaxation Tips for People Going Through the Adoption Process – Part 2
The adoption process is stressful. While we all wish it was easier and full of less paperwork, the fact is that the road can be long and there will be some stressful road bumps along the way. The good news is that what awaits you at the end of the road is wonderful!...
Relaxation Tips for People Going Through the Adoption Process – Part 1
The adoption process is stressful. While we all wish it was easier and full of less paperwork, the fact is that the road can be long and there will be some stressful road bumps along the way. The good news is that what awaits you at the end of the road is wonderful!...