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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Recently, the National Council for Adoption, also known as NCFA, performed one of the largest surveys of adopting families. In today’s blog, I’ll be sharing some of the highlights found in the survey. If you’d like to...
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...