Home Study Hacks: How to Make Your Adoption Agency LOVE You
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So, you’re ready to jump into the adoption process and start the home study. First of all, congrats! You’re about to join a VIP club of paperwork warriors and home visit champions. It’s a wild ride, but...
6 Essential Questions for Your Agency
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Today, we’re diving into one of the practical aspects of adoption – how to select an agency to work with during the home study process. Whether you’re considering adoption or are already on the journey,...
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...
The First Steps in the Adoption Process: A Guide for Beginners
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Embarking on the journey of adoption can be both exciting and overwhelming. If you’re considering adoption but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Today, I’ll discuss the...
A Beautiful Journey: Insights From an Adoption Interview
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! This week, I have the privilege of sharing the heartwarming adoption journey of Sarah and Devin. Their decision to adopt a child came from a place of love, compassion, and a desire to grow their family. In this...
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,...