Exploring Adoption? We're Kansas's Top Adoption Agency.
Whether you’re beginning to explore adoption for the first time or ready to begin the adoption process, we’re here to help you every step of the way from wish for a child, to hold them in your arms!
Adoption & Beyond is a non-profit child placement agency licensed in both Kansas and Missouri.
No matter where you’re at in your adoption journey, you deserve a compassionate guide and a crystal-clear process.
Download the Adoptive Family Information Packet to get started!
Consultations
We understand how difficult it can be to choose the right agency to guide you through your adoption process.
That’s why we offer free consultations. During a consultation, we will take an in-depth look at each of the adoption avenues available and how we can assist you!
Adoptive Home Study Services
An approved home study is required to adopt in the United States or Internationally.
We are excited to help you complete your domestic, international, embryo or foster care adoptive home study assessments!
Full Service Adoption
At Adoption & Beyond, we offer complete adoption services, and we will be there with you every step of the way no matter which adoption avenue you choose.
Keep scrolling to learn more about our services for adoptive parents.
Why Adoption & Beyond?
Since 1998, we have helped guide and support nearly 7,000 families with their adoption journey with many others currently in the process of adoption.
We offer free, no-obligation office or Zoom consultations for families to learn more about adoption.
We are a self-supporting, non-profit child placing agency licensed in both Kansas and Missouri.
We believe in working together with other adoption professionals to find loving families for children and have a local, and national network of resources we’ve been building since 1998.
Our services are available regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
We offer an organized home study process which includes an easy-to-use online dashboard. We strive to begin the home study process within a few days of a family’s initial interest.
Our knowledgeable and committed staff members have been both personally and professionally touched by adoption.
We take the time to talk personally with families, and we remain available to answer questions throughout the adoption process and beyond.
We Love Our Adoptive Families
Grete
Adoption & Beyond has been amazing to work with during our adoption process. They were so informative and supportive as we were brand new to the adoption realm. Stephanie and her team took the time to answer all of our questions and make sure that we were well informed during our home study and post adoption visits. I can’t say enough good things about our journey using Adoption & Beyond and we would highly recommend them.
Emily
How can I possibly write a good enough review to express how Adoption and Beyond helped us receive our greatest happiness?
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.
Angela & George
To begin at the end, we have now been proud parents of our adopted son for nine months. We are so thankful we met Steffany Aye from Adoption & Beyond for helping to make this dream come true.
Steffany’s expertise, attention to detail, and kind understanding made our adoption journey comfortable and smooth. It’s clear that she understands how foreign this process can be for some and was always available to provide answers, information, and assistance.
A Closer Look at our Adoption Services
Each family is unique, so we provide a customized, compassionate approach to your adoption journey.
Support For Your Home Study
Complete your adoptive home study with a smooth step-by-step process and lots of support. Our user-friendly home study portal dashboard guides you through each stage of the process, ensuring an easy and straightforward experience.
Connections With Expecting Parents
We assist you in creating a compelling adoption profile that effectively showcases your family, values, and preferences. Additionally, we leverage adoption networks, agencies, and online platforms to establish connections with expecting parents who are considering adoption, ensuring a broader range of potential matches.
Help Securing An Attorney
Working with trusted legal professionals is critical to successful adoption. We guide you through how to make thoughtful hiring decisions and can help you locate reputable adoption attorneys.
Guidance For Your Hospital Experience
If you’re adopting a child, the initial meeting is something you may have looked forward to for years. Those same moments can be heavy for the birth mother. We ensure you fully understand her rights and preferences, plus know how to confidently, respectfully navigate all aspects of the hospital experience.
Assistance With Post-Placement Needs
Your needs don’t end at a successful placement, so neither do our services. We offer guidance and support for post-placement visits so you can finalize your adoption as quickly as possible. Additionally, we offer ongoing emotional support and a wide range of resources for both your family and the birth family.
How do you get the adoption process started?
We’ll break it up into doable steps that you can accomplish with our help.
1. Schedule Your Free Consultation
2. Complete Your Home Study Application
3. Begin the Home Study Process
4. Begin Your Adoption Outreach
We're Happy You're Here!
Here’s a little bit about us:
For more than 25 years, we’ve been listening first, responding with empathy, and helping families navigate this life-changing process with confidence.
We dedicate ourselves to building meaningful relationships by educating, guiding, and advocating for all touched by adoption, every step of the adoption journey and beyond.
We’d be honored to help you at any or every stage of your adoption journey.
Adoption FAQs
We want to make sure you have all of the information you need for your adoption journey.
Have additional questions, download our complete Adoptive Parents Guide above!
What types of adoption does Adoption & Beyond serve?
How long does it take to adopt a child?
While this is a reasonable question, it is also one which cannot be answered very clearly. Because the expecting parents select the family with whom they would like to place their child, there is little predictability within the selection process. Some families wait weeks once they enter an adoption program, while others wait a year or more.
Download our Adoptive Parents Guide to understand how the timeline differs from domestic to international adoption.
What are the costs involved in adoption?
There are several factors that determine the total cost of an adoption. Variables such as legal representation, possible medical bills, and expecting parents’ living expenses can vary from one adoption to the next. Efforts are made to maintain a family’s adoption budget, and financial aid may be available.
Download our Adoptive Parents Guide above or schedule a consultation to discuss your unique adoption goals.
Do you have any advice for potential adoptive families?
Adoption Starts Here.
Start with downloading your free Adoptive Parents Guide.
Get In Touch
Main Office
16236 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66085
Serving Kansas & Missouri
