AStep Ahead Adoption Services (formerly Step-by-Step Adoption Consultants, Inc.) was founded by Diane Hogan in 1999 in North Carolina. After the Hogan family moved to Colorado Springs, CO, A Step Ahead Adoption Services registered as an S-Corporation in Colorado. The business plan changed and now offers several independent consultants throughout the country who are available to help our clients with their own adoption journey.

A Step Ahead Adoption Services, Colorado Springs, CO office is Accredited by the BBB of Colorado Springs and is a Community Partner with the The Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance (formerly the Chamber of Commerce).

Diane holds MA & BS degrees in education and has spent over 20 years in the greater adoption community as an educator and advocate. Prior to her adoption work, Diane worked as a classroom teacher, district administration and state administrator in public education. A volunteer for Junior Achievement, Diane believes in taking her dedication to education back to the classroom specifically helping special needs’ students. In addition, in 2015, Diane was appointed as a CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) for children in the El Paso County foster care system.

Diane Hogan, Founder
A Step Ahead Adoption Services