A SMOOTH START TO GROWING YOUR FAMILY THROUGH ADOPTION.

Adoption & Beyond performs domestic, international, private,
and embryo adoptive home study assessments in Kansas & Missouri.

To Get Started SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION
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STARING DOWN A MOUNTAIN OF PAPERWORK?

If you want to adopt and are looking into what steps you must take in order to bring a child into your family, you’re likely realizing that the paperwork required for a home study can… stack up. Figuring out where to start, how to keep track of everything, and even how to fill out detailed forms can be quite daunting. But the process doesn’t have to be so overwhelming.

At Adoption & Beyond, we have an efficient home study process and friendly staff ready to help.

We know you’re eager to get the paperwork behind you and get on with the homecoming of your child, so we work efficiently, normally completing our portion of the home study process within 60 days.

ADOPTION IS A JOURNEY

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU,
EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

Start with a free, no-pressure consultation so you can  move
forward confidently and fully informed.

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Kind Words

…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
☆☆☆☆☆
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
Tracy
Thank you so much! We are so excited and will reach out with any questions …as you all have been so very helpful through the process.
Trevor and Amanda
☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you so much! We are so excited and will reach out with any questions…as you all have been so very helpful through the process.
Trevor and Amanda
Trevor and Amanda
I LOVED being a part of A & B. While I wish my time following my passion for adoption had been longer lived, I am SO grateful that I was able to follow my dream for even a few short years. You are a very special person...
Cindy
☆☆☆☆☆
I LOVED being a part of A & B. While I wish my time following my passion for adoption had been longer lived, I am SO grateful that I was able to follow my dream for even a few short years. You are a very special person and the agency you have created is top notch. You should feel very, very proud! Let’s keep in touch via Facebook and otherwise. Love,
Cindy
Cindy
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
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"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
Melissa P.
“We went through Adoption and Beyond for all of our training and our home study prior to pursuing a private adoption. They helped us every step of the way and helped to make the process as smooth as possible. We can’t recommend them highly enough! ”
Lara M
☆☆☆☆☆
“We went through Adoption and Beyond for all of our training and our home study prior to pursuing a private adoption. They helped us every step of the way and helped to make the process as smooth as possible. We can’t recommend them highly enough!”
Lara M
Lara M
We really enjoyed the workshop with your agency. It’s what we missed when trying to learn about adoption from the Kansas Department of Children and Families. Your adoption education is excellent …
Melissa P.
☆☆☆☆☆
We really enjoyed the workshop with your agency. It’s what we missed when trying to learn about adoption from the Kansas Department of Children and Families. Your adoption education is excellent…
Melissa P.
Melissa P.
You guys did excellent work, your agency is very careful in everything made sure there’s no mistake we learned a lot working together and all staff are all professionals, we will recommend you to anyone that needs a home study, we really appreciate everything.
Victoria
☆☆☆☆☆
You guys did excellent work, your agency is very careful in everything made sure there’s no mistake we learned a lot working together and all staff are all professionals, we will recommend you to anyone that needs a home study, we really appreciate everything.
Victoria
Victoria
The support and education that is provided by Adoption and Beyond with the newsletters, videos, guides, blog posts, and email responses to questions has fostered a healthy environment for us to feel comfortable with continuous education about adoption, Ken and I feel that we are continuously learning more information week ...
Elizabeth & Ken
☆☆☆☆☆
The support and education that is provided by Adoption and Beyond with the newsletters, videos, guides, blog posts, and email responses to questions has fostered a healthy environment for us to feel comfortable with continuous education about adoption, Ken and I feel that we are continuously learning more information week by week as we move along in our home study process.
Elizabeth & Ken
Elizabeth & Ken
How can I possibly write a good enough review to express how Adoption and Beyond helped us receive our greatest happiness ? Stephanie and her team were “beyond” helpful in facilitating our adoption. We did match privately, but A&B helped us be home study ready and guided us...
Emily
☆☆☆☆☆
How can I possibly write a good enough review to express how Adoption and Beyond helped us receive our greatest happiness? Stephanie and her team were “beyond” helpful in facilitating our adoption. We did match privately, but A&B helped us be home study ready and guided us throughout every step of the process. Even as questions come up over a year later, we can always reach out and trust they will help us. We met with several agencies before choosing to start with Adoption and Beyond and they were the clear winner, even over larger, national organizations. Everything from transparent cost with each fee, to be realistic about the time and effort involved. If we ever chose to adopt again, we would not hesitate to work with Adoption and Beyond again.
Emily
Emily
Thank you for all of your support, Shawna! It was a pleasure working with you. Your organization, clear communication, and kindness were very much appreciated!!
Mi
☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you for all of your support, Shawna! It was a pleasure working with you. Your organization, clear communication, and kindness were very much appreciated!!
Mi
Mi

WE’RE HONORED YOU’RE HERE.

HERE’S A LITTLE ABOUT US:

I’m Steffany, and I founded Adoption & Beyond, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in 1998. I, along with each member of our staff, have been both personally and professionally impacted by adoption, and many of us have been through the home study process ourselves.

As a non-profit, Hague Accredited child-placing agency, we work diligently to uphold ethical values and transparency in everything we do, while always keeping the child’s best interests at heart. It’s our privilege to assist approximately 100 families per year with their home study process.

MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM
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Testimonials

…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
☆☆☆☆☆
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
Tracy
Thank you so much! We are so excited and will reach out with any questions …as you all have been so very helpful through the process.
Trevor and Amanda
☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you so much! We are so excited and will reach out with any questions…as you all have been so very helpful through the process.
Trevor and Amanda
Trevor and Amanda
I LOVED being a part of A & B. While I wish my time following my passion for adoption had been longer lived, I am SO grateful that I was able to follow my dream for even a few short years. You are a very special person and the agency you have created is top notch....
Cindy
☆☆☆☆☆
I LOVED being a part of A & B. While I wish my time following my passion for adoption had been longer lived, I am SO grateful that I was able to follow my dream for even a few short years. You are a very special person and the agency you have created is top notch. You should feel very, very proud! Let’s keep in touch via Facebook and otherwise. Love,
Cindy
Cindy
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
☆☆☆☆☆
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
Melissa P.
“We went through Adoption and Beyond for all of our training and our home study prior to pursuing a private adoption. They helped us every step of the way and helped to make the process as smooth as possible. We can’t recommend them highly enough! ”
Lara M
☆☆☆☆☆
“We went through Adoption and Beyond for all of our training and our home study prior to pursuing a private adoption. They helped us every step of the way and helped to make the process as smooth as possible. We can’t recommend them highly enough!”
Lara M
Lara M
We really enjoyed the workshop with your agency. It’s what we missed when trying to learn about adoption from the Kansas Department of Children and Families. Your adoption education is excellent …
Melissa P.
☆☆☆☆☆
We really enjoyed the workshop with your agency. It’s what we missed when trying to learn about adoption from the Kansas Department of Children and Families. Your adoption education is excellent…
Melissa P.
Melissa P.
You guys did excellent work, your agency is very careful in everything made sure there’s no mistake we learned a lot working together and all staff are all professionals, we will recommend you to anyone that needs a home study, we really appreciate everything.
Victoria
☆☆☆☆☆
You guys did excellent work, your agency is very careful in everything made sure there’s no mistake we learned a lot working together and all staff are all professionals, we will recommend you to anyone that needs a home study, we really appreciate everything.
Victoria
Victoria
The support and education that is provided by Adoption and Beyond with the newsletters, videos, guides, blog posts, and email responses to questions has fostered a healthy environment for us to feel comfortable with continuous education about adoption, Ken and I feel that we are continuously learning more information week by week as we move along in our home study ...
Elizabeth & Ken
☆☆☆☆☆
The support and education that is provided by Adoption and Beyond with the newsletters, videos, guides, blog posts, and email responses to questions has fostered a healthy environment for us to feel comfortable with continuous education about adoption, Ken and I feel that we are continuously learning more information week by week as we move along in our home study process.
Elizabeth & Ken
Elizabeth & Ken
How can I possibly write a good enough review to express how Adoption and Beyond helped us receive our greatest happiness ? Stephanie and her team were “beyond” helpful in facilitating our adoption. We did match privately, but A&B helped us be home study ready and guided us throughout every step of the process. Even as questions...
Emily
☆☆☆☆☆
How can I possibly write a good enough review to express how Adoption and Beyond helped us receive our greatest happiness? Stephanie and her team were “beyond” helpful in facilitating our adoption. We did match privately, but A&B helped us be home study ready and guided us throughout every step of the process. Even as questions come up over a year later, we can always reach out and trust they will help us. We met with several agencies before choosing to start with Adoption and Beyond and they were the clear winner, even over larger, national organizations. Everything from transparent cost with each fee, to be realistic about the time and effort involved. If we ever chose to adopt again, we would not hesitate to work with Adoption and Beyond again.
Emily
Emily
Thank you for all of your support, Shawna! It was a pleasure working with you. Your organization, clear communication, and kindness were very much appreciated!!
Mi
☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you for all of your support, Shawna! It was a pleasure working with you. Your organization, clear communication, and kindness were very much appreciated!!
Mi
Mi

THE HOME STUDY PROCESS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SO INTIMIDATING.

WE’LL HELP YOU BREAK IT UP INTO DOABLE STEPS
THAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH WITH OUR HELP.

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1. Schedule a Free Consultation

Even if you’re not completely sure where to start or what direction you’re going, go ahead and schedule a free consultation. We’ll walk you through your options and help you determine next steps. Schedule your free consultation.

2. Complete your Adoptive Home Study

We’ll walk you through the home study paperwork at your initial consultation so you can get started as soon as you’re ready. Our virtual home study portal makes gathering and organizing paperwork refreshingly easy!

3. Be Ready To Adopt, in the U.S. or Abroad

With the home study complete, you’re approved to adopt — what an accomplishment! At that point, you can focus on preparing your heart and home for a sweet little someone to arrive.

YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED AT HOW

SMOOTHLY THINGS CAN COME TOGETHER.

SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION
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how much does a home study cost?

Adopting a child is an investment of both the heart and your finances. 
We believe you deserve 100% transparency at every stage.
REVIEW OUR FEE SCHEDULE

DON’T GET STUCK STARING AT THE LIST OF STEPS.

The adoption process can look endlessly long when you’re at the beginning looking in. But with a completed home study, your dreams of a little one to light up your life are suddenly so much closer to being realized! Don’t miss a moment of future family time together.

LET’S MAKE THAT DREAM A REALITY.

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