Guide to Choosing an Adoptive Family for Your Child
Bringing a life into the world is a beautiful thing, but not every woman or family is ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child. Adoption provides a chance for your baby to grow up in a loving and supportive family if you are not ready to parent. At...
Questions to Ask an Adoption Agency if You’re Pregnant and Considering Adoption
At Adoption & Beyond, we work closely with prospective birth parents in Kansas and Missouri hoping to find a good home for their child. We aren’t here to judge anyone, but to provide information and solutions to guide you through your journey. We want you to...
Tips for Bonding with Your Adopted Child
Adopting a child is a huge step and one filled with many questions. The good news is all parents have these concerns. It’s also important to note that adoptive parents bond with their children just as successfully as biological parents – sometimes, it just takes a bit...
How to Prepare Emotionally for Adopting a Child
Adoption is a big decision. Preparing for the arrival of a new child can be an emotional rollercoaster. It requires planning, research, and plenty of support. Before your newest family member makes an appearance, it’s paramount that you take some time to yourself to...
5 Tips to Transition Home After Adopting Your Child
Creating a family is a wonderful thing. While adoptive children grow up just as fully as biological children, the transition home can have its ups and downs. To create a supportive and loving environment before you bring your new family member home, it helps to be...
Adoption Tax Law Changes for 2020
As we see year after year, our legislators in Washington push through tax law changes late in December. This past December was no exception as the SECURE Act was made law. Use Your 401K or IRA Retirement Savings Penalty-Free The SECURE Act changed laws relating to...
Our Lives Changed When We Adopted – The Pommier Family Story
We recently asked the Pommier Family “What has life been like as a family after completing adoption?” They responded with their story about how they were a family of three and became a family of five. Our Lives Changed When We Adopted Our lives drastically changed...
Steps for Getting Started with Adoption
Adoption is a heartfelt and exciting journey. Here at Adoption & Beyond, we want to help you at every stage. When families begin the adoption journey there are many steps to get started. Sometimes the process seems overwhelming and having an adoption coordinator...