New England is known for its majestic nature, as tourists from throughout the country frequently travel here throughout the year to visit a variety of outdoor recreational areas. Our Connecticut adoption professionals make sure to take advantage of the fact that we live so close to so much natural beauty by taking family trips to places [...]
If you're a big American history buff, there are few cities that can compare to Philadelphia. As one of the first major cities in the country and the site for many of the most important developments in the formation of the United States, this town is overflowing with historical sites, museums, and other educational destinations. [...]
Avia Weber, aka Miss MidState’s Outstanding Teen 2018 has a special connection to Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH). Not only is Avia an adoptee herself, her adoption was facilitated through AFTH. Mr. and Mrs. Weber traveled to Chongqing, China in 2004 to meet and adopt their 20 month old daughter. Avia seeks every opportunity to [...]
In Middletown, CT, you can find one of the strangest pieces of art in New England - a 50-foot tall structure known to be the largest jack-in-the-box. Since 2008, motorists driving past Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center have been greeted by this unexpected sight. Many end up stopping in just out of curiosity, but the attraction [...]
Located in the heart of Philadelphia's art and cultural district, Sister Cities Park is one of our favorite places to go when we're looking for a fun family outdoor outing during the spring and summer. This green oasis in one of the busiest parts of the city has something for everyone, and it's easy for [...]
Our team in Glastonbury, Connecticut recently celebrated a huge milestone with their office's 10 year anniversary. We recently interviewed Susan Myers, District Supervisor and Out of Area Program Coordinator from our Connecticut office. In the interview Susan looks back on the office's growth and achievements within the past 10 years. Here are our 10 questions in [...]
Summertime is our favorite part of the year in Philadelphia. The city comes alive with a wide selection of outdoor events and attractions, including various beer gardens, outdoor movies, festivals, and more. Over the past few years, our Philadelphia adoption agents have grown fond of the Blue Cross Riverrink Summerfest. Set on the banks of [...]
If your family enjoys spending time together in nature and outdoor activities, there are plenty of desirable destinations to do so in Connecticut. Wickham Park in Manchester is one of our favorites, as this 130-acre park is chock full of beautiful natural sights and fun activities that the family can enjoy together. Our Connecticut adoption [...]
Adoptions From The Heart's Second Annual Find Her Footing Zumbathon® was nothing short of a success. Over 60 people came to the Greater York Center for Dance Education to partake in a fun Zumba® workout session. Zumba® is an exercise fitness program that is a mix of cardio and Latin dance moves. Participants not only broke [...]
At Adoptions From the Heart, we think it's important for families to get out of the city and suburbs and into nature on a regular basis. Connecticut is full of beautiful parks and other natural areas where the whole family can enjoy outdoor activities together. Our Connecticut adoption professionals are big fans of J.B. Williams [...]
