Self-Concept and Social Identity Among International Adoptees This blog is a summary of a research project that Keri Friedman, AFTH Donor Relations and Marketing Intern, wrote for her senior college thesis in social psychology. International adoptees conceptualization of one’s self-concept and social identity can be largely influenced by many factors. Self-concept is an idea about [...]
Michael and Marty officially began their adoption journey in the summer of 2013. Marty began by discussing the idea of adoption with Michael, letting him know that he was ready to adopt. The pair attended their first informational session at Adoptions From The Heart’s (AFTH) main office in Wynnewood, PA. They would begin the paperwork [...]
"AFTH is hosting the Heart-to-Heart with The Adoption Community Event as a way to bring together our community during National Adoption Month" November is National Adoption month A month that was originally created to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care. Now, National Adoption Month is [...]
Connect with a Social Worker: Once you find out that you are pregnant, one of the best things you can do is reach out to a social worker. The nature of social work is to promote the enhancement of their clients’ overall well-being. At Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), we provide a breadth of services [...]
Como agencia, entendemos que nuestros clientes vienen de diferentes orígenes. Queremos asegurarnos de que podemos proporcionar servicios para cualquier persona que lo necesite. AFTH ofrece servicios para madres embarazadas de habla inglesa e hispana antes, durante y después de la adopción. Nuestros consejeros ofrecen asesoramiento para ayudarle a tomar decisiones informadas que son mejores para [...]
In our newest episode of A Heart-to-Heart with Adoptions From The Heart, our host Jenna spoke with Brianne Kirkpatrick. Brianne is the founder of Watershed DNA and is co-author of The DNA Guide for Adoptees: How to use genealogy and genetics to uncover your roots, connect with your biological family, and better understand your medical history. Brianne's background [...]
Our agency has undergone some recent changes, and we are thrilled to share that three of our staff members have stepped into new leadership roles. Jenna Stocks: Director of Social Services Jenna is now AFTH's Director of Social Services. Her new title comes with a new set of responsibilities. Jenna, never one to shy [...]
We had the chance to speak with one of Adoptions From The Heart’s (AFTH) Birth Parent Scholarship recipients, Tiffani. Tiffani is one of two birth mothers who received an award for the Fall 2021 semester. After placing her oldest daughter for adoption, Tiffani struggled to work through difficult emotions. She dealt with grief and [...]
The topic of suicide can be difficult to discuss but is necessary to break down stigmas and shift public perceptions about suicide. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Although suicidal thoughts can [...]
Why Adoption? Caroline became pregnant during a difficult time in her life. She was already caring for her two young children, and then her mother passed away during the pregnancy. It was a time of loss and grief. Caroline remembers feeling lost and uncertain which way to turn. She didn’t have a close relationship with [...]
