Missouri Families, Get Home Study Approved to Adopt!
Complete the first step towards a smooth beginning of your adoption process. Our Missouri team at Adoption & Beyond is here to guide you through the home study process every step of the way.
To get started, request your copy of our free Home Study Checklist!
Domestic Adoption Home Study
For families seeking to adopt a child within the United States.
International Adoption Home Study
For families seeking to adopt a child internationally.
Embryo Adoption Home Study
For families seeking to adopt an embryo and experience pregnancy.
What is an Adoptive Home Study?
A home study is a big first step, and we’ll help you navigate the process every step of the way.
The adoption home study is the pivotal first step in the adoption process, and it's a big deal! It's like the green light that officially kicks off your adoption process. But what exactly does it entail?
Think of it as a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a friendly and caring adoption agency. The process includes evaluating important documents, such as criminal background checks and clearances, financial information, and health records; and performing an in-home visit from with your personal social worker, which consists of interviews with both adoptive parents and a home tour, (but don't worry we won't be pulling out our white gloves). We're here to ensure that you as an adopting family are ready to welcome your new little family member into your life!
All this paperwork and poking around might seem overwhelming, but fear not! Our team's unique step-by-step system and positive attitude ensure the process can be smooth sailing.
Our Home Study Process is Proven...A Thousand Times Over!
At Adoption & Beyond, we've guided many adopting families, and rest assured, we have a personalized, step-by-step, proven home study process.
If you want to adopt and are discovering the steps you must take in order to bring a child into your family, you’re likely realizing that the paperwork required for a home study can…stack up. Figuring out where to start, how to keep track of everything, and even how to fill out detailed forms can be quite daunting...but it doesn't have to be!
We know you’re eager to get the paperwork behind you and get on with the homecoming of your child, so we work efficiently, normally completing our portion of the home study process within 60 days.
We Believe in Making Your Home Study Journey Easier
In this video, Adoption & Beyond's founder and director Steffany will give you the grand tour of our ridiculously easy-to-use home study portal. Need to upload documents? Check. Chat with your own personal home study coordinator? Done. Track your progress without losing your mind? Absolutely. It’s all in one secure, user-friendly platform—because adoption should be exciting, not exhausting!
The Home Study Process Doesn’t Have To Be So Intimidating.
We’ll break it up into doable steps that you can accomplish with our help.
1. Download Your Free Home Study Checklist
You most likely have many questions about the home study process...that's very normal! We make it easy for you with our Home Study Checklist. Download (below) your free checklist to discover the common items required to begin your adoption home study process.
2. Schedule a Free Consultation
Even if you’re not completely sure where to start or what direction you’re going, go ahead and schedule a free consultation. During our visit, we will: Review the six (6) avenues of adoption, show you our easy-to-use adoptive home study dashboard, and answer all your questions!
3. Complete Your Adoptive Home Study!
We’ll walk you through the home study dashboard at your initial consultation so you can get started as soon as you’re ready. Our virtual home study dashboard makes gathering and organizing paperwork refreshingly easy!
4. Be Ready To Adopt, in the U.S. or Abroad
With the home study complete, you’re approved to adopt — what an accomplishment! At that point, you can focus on preparing your heart and home for a sweet little someone to arrive.
A Little About Me
As a social worker who helped women with unexpected pregnancies, I saw that adoptions needed more heart and connection!
I created Adoption & Beyond to create genuine connections between birth and adoptive families.
Then life threw me the most beautiful plot twist – I became an adoptive mom myself! Talk about on-the-job training!
For over 30 years, I've guided families through adoption with transparency, education, and ongoing support long after the "welcome home" balloons are gone.
Feeling uncertain?
I'm here to walk beside you on this amazing family-building journey
Your Adoption Guide,
Steffany A. Aye
Steffany A. Aye, LSCSW, LCSW
From Families like You
Lori, John, & Holly
Thank you so very much for helping us with Holly’s adoption. You are so kind and encouraging and we always felt very comfortable with you. We also appreciated your friendliness and your enthusiasm. Thank you so much for the part you played in bringing our angel home!
Josh
Thank you for everything you’ve done for us. Adoption and Beyond has been nothing but awesome to work with these past years. You’ve made the paperwork portion of this journey super easy and we are extremely grateful for all the work you do.
Brian & Jenny
Thank you so much for all your help. By the way, when I was at the embassy the American working there looking at our paperwork said your home study was the most quickly approved and best she had ever seen and I know it is due to all your agency’s quality of workmanship. We have so enjoyed working with you and are looking forward to doing our post-placement work with you!
Adoptive Home Study FAQs
We want to make sure you have all of the information you need for your adoption journey.
How much does a home study cost?
Adopting a child is an investment of both the heart and your finances. We believe you deserve 100% transparent fees at every stage. As a private, non-profit 501(c) 3 Child Placement Agency, we strive to keep costs as low as possible. And financial funding may be available for your child’s adoption!
At Adoption & Beyond, the cost of a home study includes a $500 application fee and $1,500 for the initial home study report.
What is the Initial Home Study Report?
A home study is an educational tool used by our team at Adoption & Beyond to prepare you, the hopeful adoptive parent, to adopt a child. It is an assessment process to determine if your family is prepared to care for a child in a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment. An approved home study is required to adopt a child. We are available to perform domestic, international, private, embryo and foster care adoptive home study assessments.
View our full Fee Schedule for a deeper breakdown of the costs.
What does the home study report include?
The home study process concludes with a written report that your provider creates about your family. While every state has its own set of requirements, generally, a home study report includes:
Family background, financial statements, and references
Education and employment
Relationships and social life
Daily life routines
Parenting experiences
Details about your home and neighborhood
Readiness and reasons about your wanting to adopt
References and background checks
Why do I need to be home study approved?
You must be home study-approved in order to adopt. This is required in all 50 states.
The primary purpose of a home study is to safeguard the best interests of the child. Ensuring their safety, happiness, and overall well-being is at the heart of every home study. A home study determines your suitability to provide a loving, stable, and secure home for a child and is a thorough evaluation of the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of your living environment.
Additionally, home studies have a direct impact on the outcomes of adoptions. They help match a child with your family, and provide the foundation for a successful and loving adoptive environment. Read more...
Adoption Starts Here.
Start with downloading your free Home Study Checklist.
Get In Touch
913-381-6919
Main Office
16236 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66085
Serving Kansas & Missouri
