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The Adoption Guide: Professionals Working with Prospective Adoptive Families

At Adoption & Beyond we apply that same care and hard work to meet the needs of birth parents, adoptive parents and their children, by providing quality adoption services before and after placement.

It is our belief that every participant in adoption experiences the adoption process in their own unique way and this should be recognized and respected. We are committed to supporting everyone throughout the adoption process no matter the outcome. Keeping them informed is part of that process.

The purpose of this guide is to help educate professionals working with prospective adoptive parents through this emotional experience. For additional assistance, please feel free to reach out to Adoption & Beyond, we are here to support not only you as the professional, but also the adoptive parents, and ultimately the children they will bring into their hearts and home.

Steffany Aye
Adoption & Beyond
Founder and Director

Section #1: Deciding if Adoption is the Right Choice

As a professional, you know your clients best in terms of their wellbeing, both physically and em...

Section #2: Selecting the Right Avenue of Adoption

These are many avenues prospective adoptive parents could consider when adopting, including: Dom...

Section #3: What to Expect with the Paperwork and Training

At Adoption & Beyond, we honestly believe that information is power and having all the informatio...

Section #4: Adoption Costs

There are many costs associated with adoption and is very common and important question of prospe...

Section #5: What is Open Adoption?

One way to gain an understanding of open adoption is to explain what it is not. Open adoption is ...

Section #6: Your Adoption Profile Book

Building an adoption profile can be overwhelming. But it can be uplifting as well when approached...

Section #7: Communication Pre-Birth

Before an adoption takes place prospective birth and adoptive families usually meet, this allows ...

Section #8: The Hospital Experience

The hospital experience for prospective adoptive parents depends on the hospital plan developed b...

Section #9: After the Birth

Bringing Your New Child Home Bringing a child home is an amazing moment in the adoptive journey....

Section #10: Frequently Asked Questions

Adoption is a huge decision and one which sometimes includes a lot of paperwork and many question...

Section #11: Getting Started

When families begin the adoption journey there are many steps to get started. Sometimes the proce...

Section #12: Resources

Adoption Books & Magazines Adoptive Families Magazine - Full color magazine that covers all aspe...