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 [...]
We are so excited to have finally be back in person at our Family Picnic this summer after two years of canceling our picnics. We thank you for allowing us to be a part of bringing your family together. Join the AFTH staff and families (both domestic and international) as we celebrate families brought together by [...]
Adoptions From The Heart recently released an episode of AFTHtv, sitting down with an adoptive mother to discuss her experience with Post Adoption Depression Syndrome (PADS), also known as "Baby Blues." PADS is a term that acknowledges how Adoptive Parents can also experience a short-lived depression after placement of an adopted child. Just as some [...]
National Social Work Month is a time to celebrate and uplift the people on the front lines, assisting our loved ones, family, and friends each day. Adoptions From The Heart wants to join in on celebrating the constant contributions and dedication that social workers give us each day and night. In doing so, we have [...]
Adoptions From The Heart has been supporting Expecting and Birth Parents with their Find Their Footing 5k for 10 years! We are happy to announce that this from May 6th - 8th we will be running/walking in support of Birth Parents and you can join us. Come Together, Not in-Person but in Support The AFTH Find [...]
Adoption social workers have an extra layer, if you will, of responsibility that people don't see often. You think adoption, and most conclude the workday as they meet with pregnant women, make an adoption plan, and the hard part is over. In a utopia, maybe. In the real world, the field of social work consists [...]
Self-Care Workshop for Birthparents The benefits of self-care exceed a single reason. It can result in a more physical, mental, and emotional well-being, which could then divvy into smaller, more intricate pieces. It's important to note that birthparent support does not solely have to be financial or counsel. Sometimes, something as modest as showing how [...]
For February, Adoptions From The heart wanted to shed light on, not only birth parents and adoptees but those of that category who are also being the changes that they would like to see. If there is one correlating variable that each member of the adoption triad shares, it's trauma. Whether big trauma or small, [...]
