A SMOOTH START TO GROWING YOUR FAMILY THROUGH ADOPTION.
Adoption & Beyond performs domestic, international, private,
and embryo adoptive home study assessments in Kansas & Missouri.
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.
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Wonderful To Work With!
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Helpful Every Step
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.Top Notch Agency
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...Incredibly Knowledgeable and Helpful
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."Helped Make the Process as Smooth As Possible
“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....Your Adoption Education is Excellent
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 …You Guys Did Excellent Work
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...Education That Put Us At Ease
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 ...Adoption & Beyond Was a Clear Winner
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...Kindness When We Needed It
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!!
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 families with their home study process.
Partner with Adoption & Beyond:
Where Your Home Study Journey Actually Becomes Easier
Join Steffany Aye, founder and executive director of Adoption & Beyond, as she shares the behind-the-scenes truth on why we’re the top choice for families in Kansas and Missouri needing a home study. We know adoption is a mountain of paperwork, but don’t worry—we’ve got your back every step of the way.
In this video, Steffany will give you the grand tour of our ridiculously easy-to-use home study portal. Need to upload documents? Check. Chat with your own personal home study coordinator? Done. Track your progress without losing your mind? Absolutely. It’s all in one secure, user-friendly platform—because adoption should be exciting, not exhausting!
Testimonials
Wonderful To Work With!
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!Helpful Every Step
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.Top Notch Agency
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...Incredibly Knowledgeable and Helpful
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."Helped Make the Process as Smooth As Possible
“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! ”Your Adoption Education is Excellent
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 …You Guys Did Excellent Work
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.Education That Put Us At Ease
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 ...Adoption & Beyond Was a Clear Winner
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...Kindness When We Needed It
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!!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.
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.
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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Get a head start on your home study...
Download our free checklist to view the common items required during your adoption home study process.