Infant Adoption in Kansas: Your Comprehensive Guide
Welcoming a new addition to your family is a momentous journey. For those in Kansas considering adoption, the path to parenthood is rewarding and fulfilling. In this guide, Adoption & Beyond will walk you through the possibilities and steps of adopting a baby in...
The Role of Pet Dogs in Cultivating Warmth and Responsibility in Adopted Children
The Role of Pet Dogs in Cultivating Warmth and Responsibility in Adopted Children In a dynamic world where relationships are often challenging, pets serve as silent yet powerful emotional anchors. Pet dogs, in particular, can play a pivotal role in enhancing...
Pursuing Infertility Treatment and Adoption at the Same Time
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! We’re asked a lot of questions at Adoption & Beyond and one that I’m sometimes asked is whether or not a family should do infertility treatment and adoption at the same time. The answer I normally give is: it...
Surviving the Adoption Wait
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Surprisingly, the home study process, joining an adoption program, and doing the research are the easy parts of adopting. The more challenging issue that I’m asked about often is, “How do I survive the wait?” There are...
Interview with Emily and Kellen
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing another wonderful family who adopted a child through our agency, Adoption & Beyond! Before adopting, Emily and Kellen had big dreams of adopting a child. Years later,...
Closed Vs. Open Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting parents have the right to choose whether or not they want an open or closed adoption. However, openness surrounding adoption can be quite beneficial to all if done well and when it’s in the child’s best...
Adoption is a Leap of Faith
An important mindset to remember when adopting is that it’s a tremendous leap of faith. Much of the process and what happens even after doing everything right are out of your control. You’ll need to have faith in the professionals and the people you’re working with....
The Cost of Adoption and Ways To Pay For It
When you are thinking about welcoming a child into your life through adoption, many questions come to mind. Brains are sometimes flooded with doubt and interrogations like, “Am I prepared to be a parent?” or “Do I have all the financial resources to give my child the...