I’m excited to share that I was recently featured in VoyageKC, a Kansas City-based magazine that highlights inspiring local entrepreneurs and community members.
In the article “Exploring Life & Business with Steffany Aye,” I opened up about my nearly three-decade journey in adoption, sharing the personal experiences that led me to found Adoption & Beyond in 1998 and why I continue to advocate for transparency, open adoption, and family-centered practices.
“I introduced photo books that told real stories. I encouraged birth mothers to meet adoptive families and build real, human connections. I became a strong advocate for open adoption because transparency, connection, and truth matter – especially for the child.”
From my early days as a social work intern at a maternity home to becoming a pioneer of open adoption practices in Kansas and Missouri, my story is one of unwavering commitment to doing adoption differently—with heart, transparency, and respect for every family involved.
A huge thank you to VoyageKC for featuring my story and helping shine a light on the important work of adoption in Kansas and Missouri.
