What Are Post-Adoption Contact Agreements? Post Adoption Contact Agreements, commonly known as PACAs, are arrangements that allow contact and communication to remain within an adoption triad (Birthfamily, adoptive family, and adoptee) once the adoption finalizes. PACAs, also called open adoption agreements, can range from informal, verbal, mutual understandings between the birth and adoptive families to [...]
People often assume that the adoption journey ends once a judge grants the adoptive parents custody of the child. However, contrary to popular belief, adoption can be a lifelong journey. While legally, this may be where the journey “ends,” this is where the emotional journey truly seems to begin. Respecting the feelings of all parties [...]
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On May 17, 2022, Adoptions From The Heart held a Birthparent Workshop hosted by Life Coach Jenn Oglesbee called “Understanding the Cycles of Change” The Cycle of Change Jenn Oglesbee, Certified Life, and LCSW gave a powerful presentation that discussed the 4 stages of Changes in Life and how we grow and evolve through each [...]
Adoptions From The Heart is an Adoption Agency and in no way, medical professionals. Please consult with your child's pediatrician to determine a safe plan. By now, we all are aware of the formula shortage that is sweeping the nation by storm. Worried parents all over are seeking answers and resolutions to the ongoing questions "How do I [...]
Why does AFTH run in support of expecting Birth Parents?” Rain or shine Adoptions From The Heart came out in full swing for our annual Find Their Footing 5k on May 7th. The cause was a noble one with the intent to raise funds to help men and women struggling financially before, during, and after [...]
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) is proud to announce Justice Guardians as one of our main sponsors of this year's Find Their Footing 5K, which will take place in Philadelphia, PA on May 7th, 2022, at the Schuylkill River Trail (ST. JOSEPH'S BOATHOUSE), from 10 am - 12 pm EST. Justice guardians is a personal injury law [...]
As mothers all around the globe prepare for their special day, it's important to remember the moms whose Mother's day may look a little different each year. Mother's Day is, typically, a day dedicated to the matriarch of a family (Biological or Adoptive Mother). On this day, children share photos, and stories, extend acts of [...]
As part of our goal to continue supporting expecting and birth parents, Adoptions From The Heart has partnered with some extraordinary individuals in order to help continue the healing process for our clients. In this workshop recap, you will begin to dive into some of the previous workshops that we’ve had the opportunity to [...]
What Is Manifestation? Manifestation refers to various pseudoscientific self-help strategies intended to bring about a personal goal, primarily by focusing one's thoughts on the desired outcome. It’s important to show birth parents support that isn’t solely financial or counseling, but rather other practices that might open up an individual to new experiences. About our Workshop [...]
