Adoption & Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove – a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision – and together we bring you some honest stories directly from birth parents. Today,...
Adoption and Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove – A pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision – and together we bring you some honest stories directly from birth parents. Today,...
How do you know the right questions to ask? There are so many decisions that need to be made, and you don’t know what you don’t know. Having over 27 years of experience as an adoption professional myself, I know exactly which questions you should ask in order to set...
Adoption and Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove: In the middle of pursuing her Master’s degree in music, Laura found out she was pregnant. At first, she worried adoption might come with the burden of stigma. But she found support and peace of mind knowing that...
You’ve decided on adoption, and you are ready to hold your baby in your arms. The first step is to choose an agency that is right for you. Making this decision can feel overwhelming. Not all adoption agencies are created equal, so here are 5 helpful tips based on my...
During my time in the adoption world, I have worked with multiple families that desire to go through the adoption process multiple times. Occasionally, I will hear from families whose first adoption was a closed adoption and are desiring another closed adoption, since...
People are often curious about outreach cards, and if they would be beneficial in helping find an expectant parent considering adoption. When used correctly, without a doubt, the answer is yes! There are two ways to use outreach cards in adoption. The first, which I...
Expanding your family through adoption is an exciting and wonderful experience. As you wait for your newest family member to arrive, you may have questions or concerns you wish to voice to the expectant parents. Communication is the key to any successful adoption, but...
As a healthcare provider, you are tasked with overseeing the wellbeing of your patients. For women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, there are both physical and emotional aspects of care to be considered. Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy is a life-changing event...
1. Adoption Lawyers Know Adoption Law. Both Kansas and Missouri have a set of statutes that describe in great detail how lawyers should handle adoptions. Sometimes the meaning of the statutes isn’t always clear, so there are a lot of court opinions interpreting...