Our Passion For Adoption Runs Deep.

Adoption & Beyond is a 501(c)(3) non-profit child placement agency licensed in both Kansas and Missouri.

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We’re so glad YOU’VE FOUND US.

No matter which role you have in an adoption, we believe you deserve a compassionate guide and a crystal-clear process. That’s why at Adoption & Beyond, 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 believe every child should grow up feeling loved, and we’re on a mission to build healthy families through child-centered adoptions. For more than 25 years, we’ve been listening first, responding with empathy, and helping families navigate a life-changing process with confidence.

Rest assured our services are available to all and the agency prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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IT'S AN HONOR TO SERVE YOU

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OUR ROOTS

After four years in the adoption field, Steffany Aye found herself choosing to leave her place of employment as the Child Placement Supervisor for a local adoption agency in order to finish her second master’s degree. (Steffany’s first master’s is in Family Life Education & Consultation and the second master’s is in Social Work). As Steffany was finishing her degree requirements, she began exploring the idea of starting an adoption agency, as she saw a need for good, ethical, and affordable adoption services, and Adoption & Beyond became a reality in the Summer of 1998.

Though the agency originated from a, one-person, home-based office, it eventually outgrew the house and was relocated to Overland Park, Kansas, near 435 and Metcalf. Steffany soon discovered that the agency needed still more space and it was again moved, to the current location at the corner of 162nd Street and Metcalf Avenue. 

Adoption & Beyond is a non-profit child placing agency licensed in the states of Kansas and Missouri. It has a board of directors who oversees the operation of the agency, and it is run on a daily basis by its Founder and Director, Steffany Aye, along with the assistance of a wonderful team of adoption professionals.

OUR VALUES

We value:

 

    • Empathy – We offer compassionate resources and services that recognize and respect each family’s unique adoption journey.
    • Education – We make adoption easier and more accessible by equipping families with knowledge so they can make the best decisions for themselves and their child.
    • Inclusivity – We understand that families can take many different forms and that a child feeling loved is universally needed.
    • Honesty – We invest our energy into transparent operations and open conversations so that our families know they can trust us to guide them.
    • Commitment – We promise to be with you every step of the way and expect your complete dedication to putting your child first.
OUR LICENSES

We Are A Licensed Non-Profit Child-Placing Agency in Kansas & Missouri

Kansas Adoption License #36622-4

Kansas Licensing Entity:
Kansas Department for Children and Families
CPA and Residential Facility Division
500 SW Van Buren
P.O. Box 1424
Topeka, KS 66601

Missouri Adoption License #00124113

Missouri Licensing Entity:
Missouri Division of Social Services
Children’s Division
Residential Program Unit
615 Howerton Court
P.O. Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103-0088

Adoption & Beyond, Inc. does not endorse any particular candidate for public office or corporate sponsor, and Adoption & Beyond, Inc. has no agency relationship with organizations to which it may be linked.

Kind Words

Wonderful To Work With!
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
Wonderful To Work With!
…AHH THANK YOU!! You all have been so wonderful to work with!
Tracy
Tracy
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.
Trevor and Amanda
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.
Trevor and Amanda
Trevor and Amanda
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...
Cindy
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 is top notch. You should feel very, very proud! Let’s keep in touch via Facebook and otherwise. Love,
Cindy
Cindy
Incredibly Knowledgeable and Helpful
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
Incredibly Knowledgeable and Helpful
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. A valuable resource to have."
Melissa P.
Melissa P.
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....
Lara M
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!”
Lara M
Lara M
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 …
Melissa P.
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…
Melissa P.
Melissa P.
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...
Victoria
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.
Victoria
Victoria
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 ...
Elizabeth & Ken
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 as we move along in our home study process.
Elizabeth & Ken
Elizabeth & Ken
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...
Emily
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 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
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!!
Mi
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!!
Mi
Mi

— Our Adoption Specialists Can’t Wait to Meet You! —

Our knowledgeable and committed staff members have been both personally and professionally touched by adoption. 

Steffany Aye

LSCSW, LCSW
Founder and Director

Alivia Teague

BA
Home Study Coordinator

REGIONAL ADOPTION TEAM

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Michelle Crain

LMSW
St. Louis and Eastern/Central Missouri

Alisa Norlin

LSCSW
Wichita and Western Kansas

Brittany Sheets

LMSW
Kansas City Metro Area

Shawna Super

LBSW
Kansas City Metro Area

Kelly Ware

LBSW
Kansas City Metro Area

Shannon Wilson

LCSW
Southwestern Missouri

We’d love to help you reach your goals.

WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY?

I am Pregnant.

I want to Adopt.