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, [...]
Our prospective adoptive families, much like others, tend to get nervous about the home study process. You think of home study, and in your head, you picture this random person coming into your home, lifting pillows, rummaging through your fridge, and swiping your windows for dust bunnies. When in reality, a home study is much [...]
In domestic infant adoption, it's safe to say that prospective adoptive parents will likely experience transracial adoption. If not themselves, someone they may know or meet during their adoption journey. In most cases, prospective adoptive parents say that they don't care about race or ethnicity. In reality, race and culture will matter, especially to the [...]
For nine years now, Adoptions From The Heart has brought people together, yearly, to celebrate adoption through fitness and health. This year, Adoptions from the Heart is proud to present our 10th Annual Anniversary of our Find Their Footing 5K run/walk, in support of the adoption community. This 5K run/walk is a fun and safe way [...]
On February 17, 2022, one of the ways Adoptions From The Heart is celebrating 'Adoption is Love' is with our Heart-to-Heart with Birth Fathers fundraising event. At AFTH, we acknowledge that Birth Fathers don't always get the kinds of recognition and spaces needed to feel comfortable sharing their adoption stories. Birth fathers are amongst the [...]
When was the last time you spent a day tending to your own needs and wellness? Do you hear the term self-care often but do not fully understand what it means? The term self-care refers to anything a person does to keep themselves healthy, whether physically, mentally, or spiritually. Society often expects us to help [...]
Adoptions From The Heart will be the first to admit 2021 has been a heck of a year. Nonetheless, with our podcast 'Heart-To-Heart with Adoptions From The Heart', we've had the opportunity to accomplish some pretty great things, covering topics throughout the adoption spectrum. With illuminating episodes such as Reflecting on the Field of Social Work [...]
Our agency, Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), offers OnDemand Webinars for Prospective Adoptive Parents, social workers, and healthcare professionals alike. Hosted on our website is a selection of 15 different webinars covering topics ranging from state-specific adoption laws to transracial adoption and positive adoption language. Prospective adoptive parents receive credit toward their adoption-education requirements for [...]
