Beyond the Match Foundation

05/29/2026

We’re so excited to share that our very first newsletter has been released!✨

This is a great way for us to stay connected, share helpful resources, and keep you updated on what’s happening at Beyond the Match Foundation.

You can read the first issue here: https://www.beyondthematchfoundation.org/newsletters/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6Ik16QTVOVEUzTUE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoibmV3c2xldHRlciJ9fQ--2f4ef40e1cbcd0e5eca2f387260efe980d83569457bf82030c9e03b8c6e17b98/preview?untrackable=true

And if you’d like to receive future newsletters, we’d love for you to subscribe here: https://www.beyondthematchfoundation.org/93624fc6-1fc1-4746-ae20-1bda8a1484d1

We are so grateful to have you here as we continue building a foundation rooted in compassion, connection, and meaningful support for adoptive families. Beyond the Match was created to walk alongside families not only in moments of joy, but also in the tender, complicated, and often unseen parts of....

05/27/2026

✨ Something Exciting is Coming… ✨

At Beyond the Match Foundation, we are always looking for new ways to support, educate, and empower families.

We’ve been working behind the scenes on something very special, an educational platform designed to bring trusted resources, expert-led trainings, and meaningful support directly to our community. 💙

We cannot wait to share more with you soon… and trust us, you’re going to LOVE what’s coming.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements, amazing speakers, and opportunities to learn and grow together. 🎉

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

What people don’t see after a failed adoption…

They don’t see the empty nursery that was lovingly prepared.
They don’t see the baby clothes folded away into boxes.
The hospital bag untouched.
The names whispered out loud, only to never be used.

They don’t see the grief that settles into everyday life after the phone call comes.

The financial loss.
The emotional exhaustion.
The fear of hoping again.

And often, they don’t see the silence families carry because they aren’t sure if their grief is “allowed” to take up space.

But it is.

A failed adoption is a real loss, and families walking through it deserve support, compassion, and community, not judgment or dismissal.

At Beyond the Match Foundation, we are committed to helping families find light in those darkest moments through emotional support, therapy resources, and financial assistance.

If this is part of your story, please know:
You are not alone. 🖤

05/18/2026

This Father’s Day, give a meaningful gift that gives back!

We are excited to launch our Beyond the Match Foundation Father’s Day Gift Box Fundraiser featuring TWO thoughtfully curated gift box options designed to celebrate the dad in your life!

🍨 The Sundae Social Box — $75
Created for the dad who turns ordinary moments into lasting memories, perfect for family sundae nights, laughter, and time together.

🔥 The Backyard Memories Box — $85
Created for the dad whose love shows up in the everyday moments, standing at the grill, gathering everyone together, and creating memories that last far beyond the meal.

Each box includes:
✔️ A copy of Marked By Adoption
✔️ Your choice of 1 of 4 handprint/footprint keepsake art designs
✔️ Curated Father’s Day gifts
✔️ A meaningful experience to share with your family

Most importantly, EVERY purchase directly supports Beyond the Match Foundation disruption grants, helping families recover emotionally and financially from a disrupted adoption.

📦 Orders close MAY 29th
⚠️ Limited quantities available

Help us celebrate dads while supporting families who need hope and healing. Order here: https://form.jotform.com/261376847741164

05/11/2026

✨May is Mental Health Awareness Month✨

At Beyond the Match Foundation, we want families to know this:
Your mental health matters.
Whether you are:
✨ Walking through the heartbreak of a failed adoption
✨ In the trenches of parenthood through adoption
✨ An adoptee navigating identity, emotions, and life experiences

—you deserve support, care, and a safe space to heal.

Adoption can carry both beauty and complexity, joy and grief, connection and questions. No one should feel like they have to navigate those emotions alone.

That’s why we are proud to help connect families and adoptees with adoption competent resources, therapy referrals, and emotional support throughout every stage of the journey.

Seeking support is not weakness—it’s strength. 💙

This month and every month, we want to remind you:
You are seen.
You are supported.
And you are never alone.

05/08/2026

We want to give a HUGE thank you to the Norton County Community Foundation and the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation for supporting Beyond the Match Foundation with a grant to help build our very first disruption grant award. 🖤
Their investment in our mission means we are one step closer to providing meaningful financial and emotional support to adoptive families navigating the heartbreak of a failed adoption. The Norton Community Foundation does so many incredible things for our community, and Norton continues to thrive because of organizations like theirs that are committed to giving back and creating lasting impact. We are also honored to share that Beyond the Match Foundation is now part of their Endowment Fund Program, and we are excited to participate in Match Day this June! 🎉
Thank you, Norton Community Foundation, for believing in our mission and helping us support families through some of life’s hardest moments.
Learn more about the amazing work of the NCCF and GNWKCF here:
https://www.nortonccf.org/ ; https://gnwkcf.org/about-us/

05/07/2026

✨Birth Mother’s Day is this Saturday. ✨

As we prepare to honor this meaningful day, we recognize the incredible strength, love, and sacrifice of birth mothers everywhere. Their stories matter, and their role in the adoption journey deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated.

Here are a few thoughtful ways to honor a birth mother this Birth Mother’s Day:
✨ Send a heartfelt message or card
✨ Share photos and updates (when appropriate)
✨ Speak positively about her role in your child’s story
✨ Light a candle or say a prayer in her honor
✨ Create a keepsake or memory book
✨ Simply acknowledge her with kindness, gratitude, and respect

Birth mothers are an important part of the adoption story — today and always. 💐

05/06/2026

Finding the right therapist matters—especially in adoption.

At Beyond the Match Foundation, we help connect families with adoption competent therapists who understand the unique layers of the adoption journey.

Whether you are:
✨ Navigating the grief of a failed adoption
✨ Adjusting to parenthood through adoption
✨ Seeking support for your adoptee
✨ Looking for guidance as your family grows and changes

Already, we’ve been able to make therapy referrals for families in three different states—a reminder that this need is real, and families everywhere deserve access to informed, compassionate care.

Having trouble finding an adoption competent therapist in your area? Reach out to us. We would love to help!

🧠 Are you a therapist with adoption competency training or experience who would like to be added to our recommended provider list? We’d love to connect with you as well.

💛 Worried about the financial cost of therapy?
Our Adoption Therapy Grant is now open to help families access the support they need.

Because mental health support shouldn’t feel out of reach and no family should have to navigate this journey alone.

05/04/2026

To the adoptive parents in the thick of parenting—

We see you. The long days. The emotional moments. The times you wonder if you’re getting it right.

Parenting through adoption is beautiful, but it can also be complex, stretching, and deeply challenging in ways others may not always understand. But still… you keep showing up.

On the hard days, when patience feels thin and emotions feel big, you are still doing good. Your consistency matters. Your presence matters. The safe, loving space you are creating matters more than you know.

You don’t have to have all the answers.
You don’t have to do it perfectly.
You just have to keep showing up with love.
You are an incredible parent and your child is lucky to have you.🖤