Sometimes expecting parents do not realize they are well, expecting until they are past the 24 week mark. There are many reasons why a woman could mistake the typical signs of pregnancy for something else. Before passing judgement, check out this article from Bustle “5 Reasons Women Can Be Pregnant & Not Know It.” What [...]
As an expecting parent it is easy to feel like you are “taking a leap of faith” picking your child’s adoptive family. An expecting parent may like that the prospective adoptive parents can provide the baby opportunities, necessities that they can not offer their baby at the given moment. However, it is not uncommon for [...]
Through a generous donation To say it was an honor to film the Delaware birth parent support group sessions would be an understatement. We have so much respect for those birth mothers for using their voice and allowing themselves to be vulnerable for the purpose of showing others they are not alone. It is no [...]
Adoptions From The Heart is proud to partner with WeeUsables Consignment Event in Lancaster, PA this March. From March 13th-16th, event-goers will enjoy huge savings on everything for babies and kids – up to 90% off retail with prices starting at $1. All clothes and toys will be organized by gender and size, with items [...]
By: Maxine Chalker, Adoptee and Executive Director of Adoptions From The Heart I continue to see troubling news about the family separation crisis at the border. It seems that our government has not found a way to keep immigrant families together or even keep track of them once separated. This seems to be leading the way [...]
Our Spring 2019 Birth Parent Scholarship winner, Hannah Myers is taking her talents to West Coast University. Hannah is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with the hopes of working as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) receives numerous essays from birth parents who want to pursue a degree in [...]
History buffs and train enthusiasts in the Delaware area should all make sure to check out the Wilmington and Western Railroad at some point. This historic railroad runs for just over 10 miles. Originally in operation between 1872-1877, the railroad shut down for nearly 90 years before reopening in 1966. You can still take a [...]
Philadelphia is known as a city of pioneers, with the very foundations of American democracy being laid here. As one of America's oldest cities, Philadelphia is perhaps best known for its various historical sites. Perhaps then it should come as no surprise that Philadelphia is also home to one of the country's first major department [...]
While Connecticut may be a beautiful state year-round, we think it reaches the height of its natural beauty during the fall. Our Glastonbury adoption professionals love taking part in a variety of fall activities throughout the state during September and October. We think these outdoor festive activities are a perfect way to spend a fall [...]
A helpful guide for parents who transracially adopted black children Parents have a responsibility to bring elements of culture into the home and in daily activities (food, games, holidays, entertainment, etc.). For those who adopt children transracially it is important to incorporate their culture into your family in more ways than one. February is [...]
