Press Release: Adoptions From The Heart’s Find Their Footing 5k Goes Virtual in May 2020
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Hospital Etiquette for Prospective Adoptive Parents
Be Flexible It is ideal for expecting parents and prospective adoptive parents to make plans for the hospital ahead of time. The truth is that it is unrealistic for all our plans to go exactly, well as planned. Being a parent means knowing how to collect yourself and move forward when an initial plan goes [...]
Alexandra’s Unexpected Family Reunion in Quzhou, China
Jeff and Maxine Miller adopted their Alexandra from the Quzhou Social Welfare Institute in China at 10 ½ months old. Alexandra grew up in the rural countryside of Garrett County, MD. Throughout high school, Alexandra was a proud and active member of the FIRST Robotics program. Alexandra received the FIRST Dean’s List Award and was [...]
2020 Spring Birth Parent Scholarship Winner: Amanda McDonald
Meet Amanda The 2020 Spring Birth Parent Scholarship recipient is Amanda McDonald. A southern girl at heart, Amanda was born in Clovis, New Mexico and later raised in Dallas, Texas. She enjoys rock climbing and drawing in her free time. Drawing, in particular, became Amanda's escape over the years. "Drawing is like therapy," she revealed. [...]
Social Workers Share “Behind-the-Scenes” Stories in Honor of National Social Work Month
National Social Work Month is all about celebrating our agency's dynamite adoption social workers. It is not a secret that a social worker's job extends beyond the hours 9 to 5, Monday-Friday. There is so much more that goes into being an adoption social worker than just holding meetings and showing up at the hospital [...]
Adoptions From The Heart to Host 8th Annual Find Their Footing Run/Walk 5k
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*NEW VIDEO ALERT* February 2020 #AdoptionIsLove
Our Adoptions From The Heart Family shares why #AdoptionIsLove Check it out! https://youtu.be/ewe-TYlzMFU
February is a Month full of Love and to express why #AdoptionIsLove
We all know February is the month of Valentine's Day, a holiday to show your loved ones your appreciation for them. The truth is that there is a loving feeling that floats throughout the month! To celebrate the season of love, Adoptions From The Heart asks everyone to share why #AdoptionIsLove ! Below are some [...]
February 2020 Family Friendly Black History Month Events Near You
Calling ALL AFTH Families!! Check out these great Black History Month events in your area! Greater Philadelphia Region Via “Philadelphia Family” My General Tubman Arden Theatre Company Through March 1st A world premiere of the play “My General Tubman” by Philadelphia author Lorene Cary. The play highlights all of the trials and tribulations of [...]
Meet Our AFTH Marketing/PR Interns!
So, tell us about yourselves - Where are you from? What internship title do you have? Caitlin: Hello! I’m from the Northeast area of Philadelphia. I started my internship with AFTH in August of 2019 and ever since I have been working closely with the marketing/public relations team. Jessica: My name is Jessica [...]