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Navigating the Adoption Process in Kansas: A Guide to Step-Parent, Adult, and Foster Care Adoptions

Navigating the Adoption Process in Kansas: A Guide to Step-Parent, Adult, and Foster Care Adoptions

Discover how to navigate the adoption process in Kansas, whether you're pursuing step-parent, adult, or foster care adoption. Our legal team provides expert guidance and support.

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A Decade of Family: Reflecting on 10 Years of Adoption Services & Law Group
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A Decade of Family: Reflecting on 10 Years of Adoption Services & Law Group

Imagine a world where every child finds a loving home, a space where they feel secure, valued, and loved. This is not just a hopeful dream but the daily mission of Adoption Services and Law Group (ASLG) in Topeka, which celebrated a decade of transforming this vision into reality this June.

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Adoption Positive Language
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Adoption Positive Language

Accurate adoption language can help stop the spread of misconceptions about adoption and reflect greater respect for everyone involved and their unique experiences. By using accurate language, we educate others about adoption. It allows us to have honest, meaningful conversations without inadvertently using judgmental or hurtful phrasing.

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FAQ - Birth moms
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FAQ - Birth moms

In the years I have been doing adoptions, I have had the opportunity to meet many birth mothers. While no two were the same, there were some similarities. What they were not where the preconceived notions are of what a woman who places a baby for adoption would be. What they all were, where women who found themselves in a difficult situation with limited options. That is a position many of us have been in at one time or another.

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I’m Pregnant and Need Help.
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I’m Pregnant and Need Help.

“I am unexpectedly pregnant and need help. I’ve been searching online but am now overwhelmed and confused. What are my unplanned pregnancy options in Kansas? Can anyone help me?” Do not worry. Adoption Services & Law Group can help you understand some of the unplanned pregnancy options available to you.

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I’m Pregnant and Plan to Place my Baby For Adoption.
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I’m Pregnant and Plan to Place my Baby For Adoption.

“I am pregnant and plan to give my baby up for adoption. I’ve looked online and found some adoption agencies and attorneys are providing adoption services in Kansas. A friend who put her baby up for adoption said I should call the attorney she used. I’ve never even heard of an adoption attorney; what should I do?” Good question! The Adoption Services & Law Group will explain the differences between adoption agencies and attorneys, and the decision will be yours.

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