Business Details
Trusted Adoption & Pregnancy Support Services in Kansas City
ABA Adoptions is a nonprofit adoption placement agency dedicated to helping children and families find loving, nurturing homes. With decades of experience serving Kansas and Missouri, our mission centers on providing compassionate, judgment-free counseling and resources for women facing unplanned pregnancies while connecting adoptive families with children in need. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in adoption planning, home studies, prenatal care guidance, and post-adoption support.We empower birth mothers to explore all options including adoption, single parenting, and connecting with vetted adoptive families. Through open adoption programs and comprehensive counseling services, we ensure transparency and emotional support throughout every stage of the adoption journey. Our staff includes seasoned social workers and directors with over 25 years of combined experience in adoption services, maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and client confidentiality.
Services
Adoption Counseling
Home Studies
Birth Parent Support
International Adoption Assistance
Prenatal Care Resources
Highlights and features
- We provide compassionate, judgment-free adoption counseling for unplanned pregnancies
- Our licensed social workers have decades of adoption services experience
- We serve Kansas and Missouri with personalized adoption planning resources
- We facilitate open adoption relationships between birth parents and adoptive families
- Our nonprofit status ensures community-focused, ethical adoption practices
What people say
Compassionate support
Professional guidance
Life-changing assistance
Judgment-free environment
Peace and clarity
Services
Adoption Counseling
Our adoption counseling services provide comprehensive support for women facing unplanned pregnancies. We offer confidential consultations to explore all options including adoption, single parenting, and connecting with adoptive families. Our licensed counselors maintain a judgment-free environment while explaining legal procedures, emotional considerations, and long-term implications of adoption decisions.
Home Studies
We conduct thorough home study evaluations for prospective adoptive families. This process includes background checks, home visits, and interviews to ensure safe, nurturing environments for children. Our social workers prepare detailed reports required for both domestic and international adoptions while providing guidance on transracial parenting and adoption-related challenges.
Birth Parent Support
Our birth parent support program offers emotional and practical assistance throughout the adoption journey. Services include prenatal care resources, legal guidance, and post-placement counseling. We help birth mothers create personalized adoption plans while maintaining open communication channels with adoptive families through our established support network.
International Adoption Assistance
While not directly placing children internationally, we provide expert guidance for families pursuing international adoption. Our staff coordinates with global agencies, prepares documentation, and offers cultural preparation resources. We maintain experience with intercountry adoption requirements and help navigate complex international regulations for successful placements.
Prenatal Care Resources
We connect expectant mothers with essential prenatal care services through local medical providers. Our resources include educational materials about fetal development, nutrition guidance, and assistance finding affordable healthcare options. This support ensures both maternal and child health during the critical prenatal period while preparing for post-adoption transitions.
People
Dr. Artrell Harris
Director
Dr. Harris brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience to Christian Family Services. A Tennessee native with advanced degrees in organizational management, he oversees agency operations while maintaining focus on ethical adoption practices and organizational growth.
Susan Timmons
Director of Child Placement
With nearly 40 years in adoption services, Susan specializes in connecting birth parents with adoptive families. Her career began with this agency in 1982, developing expertise in both domestic and international adoption processes.
Heather Williams
Adoption Social Worker
Heather has served as an adoption social worker since 2006, specializing in home studies and post-placement supervision. She holds advanced social work degrees from Avila University and the University of Kansas with a focus on family dynamics.
Nikki Pauls DeSimone
Adoption Social Worker
Nikki has prepared families for adoption since 2004, focusing on transracial parenting education and adoption story sharing. She brings specialized knowledge of grief counseling and international adoption processes to her role.
Shelley Smith
Office Manager
Shelley has managed agency operations since 1991, bringing organizational expertise to adoption services. As an adoptive mother herself, she provides practical administrative support while understanding adoption from a personal perspective.
Questions
What adoption services do you offer?
We provide domestic adoption placement, home studies, birth parent counseling, and international adoption guidance for families in Kansas and Missouri.
Do you help with unplanned pregnancies?
Yes, we offer confidential counseling to explore all options including adoption, single parenting, and connecting with vetted adoptive families in a supportive environment.
Are your services free?
Our adoption counseling and pregnancy support services are provided at no cost to birth mothers through community donations and grants.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Kansas and Missouri, providing adoption services, pregnancy counseling, and family support throughout these states.
How does the home study process work?
Our home study process includes interviews, background checks, and home visits to ensure safe environments for adopted children while preparing families for adoption.
Can birth mothers choose adoptive families?
Yes, we help birth mothers review detailed profiles and select the adoptive family that best matches their preferences and values for their child.
