Today marks the anniversary of a legal victory that changed the lives of families across Pennsylvania and we pause in gratitude to remember two extraordinary individuals who made it possible. Joey and Jeff Grego were more than partners, they were steadfast, devoted adoptive parents who built their family through Adoptions From The Heart. Their journey [...]
Even if you know that placing your child for adoption was the right decision, it doesn’t mean that you won't be upset. Even after knowing you picked the parents who will love and care for your baby and that you made the right decision, it can still be difficult. For many Birth Parents it's common [...]
What is Christmas in July? Christmas in July is a GREAT way to show loved ones some support and sentiment as we wait for the holidays to return. Adoptions from the Heart (AFTH) is using this Christmas in July to support our birthmoms, but we need your help! AFTH is hosting a Gift Card Drive [...]
This year's Family Picnics were a blast! We are so grateful to the many AFTH families who joined us across the East Coast to celebrate adoption. We couldn't have done this without our community of AFTH families and the supporters we've gained along the way. Cheers to 40 years of Adoptions From The Heart!! Check [...]
Our annual Family Picnics are back! For 35 years, the Family Picnics have been a time for families to come together and celebrate adoption. AFTH will bring the snacks, arts & crafts, and more! All that our families have to do is show up for some fun! We will have five picnics in total throughout [...]
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week! Adoptions From The Heart assists many adoptive families struggling with infertility when they turn to adoption. This blog focuses on raising awareness, highlighting the importance of spousal support, and advocating for access to care and coverage. What is Infertility? Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive a [...]
The AFTH Find Their Footing 5K/Walk & Festival is coming up, and we wanted to give a shout-out to all of our event sponsors and donors! We are so excited about the 9th Annual Find Their Footing 5K/Walk & Festival, which will be held next Saturday, April 26th, in Media (Rose Tree Park) from 8:00 [...]
Spring is finally here! To kick it off, we have some family crafts we know you'll love. These crafts will get the whole family to sit around the table and spend some time together. Afterward, you can use your finished products as decorations around the house and send a few keepsakes to your child's birth [...]
This is Roberta Evantash! Roberta worked as a social worker with Adoptions From The Heart since its founding in 1985. Roberta and AFTH Founder Maxine Chalker have been great friends since childhood. They met after becoming neighbors when they were about 12 years old. Maxine and Roberta even attended Temple University together, both majoring in [...]
On March 26th, Adoptions from the Heart is hosting our upcoming Heart-to-Heart Fundraiser highlighting women in adoption. Adoptions from the Heart has hosted many Heart-to-Heart fundraising events, with themes ranging from mental health awareness to LGBTQ+ adoption. This March, in honor of National Women’s Month, we are hosting a Heart-to-Heart with a group of wonderful [...]
