For our Virginia adoption agents, a good cup of coffee is one of the most important parts of our morning routine. When we're on our way into the office, we like to stop for a cup to go, for that extra energy we need to get out days started right. In Suffolk and the surrounding areas, [...]
One of our favorite parts of the Lehigh Valley is the variety of historical attractions. You can learn all about various stages of American history by visiting these numerous unique sites. The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts is one that stands out and features various exhibits on style and design spanning three centuries of American [...]
The Lehigh Valley is full of beautiful natural attractions, many of which make for great activities that the whole family can enjoy. Dutch Springs in Bethlehem is one of our favorite destinations when we're looking for some active fun in the outdoors with our families. This natural spring-fed lake doubles as a state-of-the-art scuba diving [...]
Find Her Footing 5k Our 6th Annual Find Her Footing 5k was held on Sunday, April 15th at Delaware County Community College. The race benefited Adoptions From The Heart’s Expecting and Birth Parent Support Fund, which provides financial assistance to birth mothers both during and after pregnancy. Birth mothers in the past have received [...]
Emma Every semester AFTH awards three deserving birth parents a scholarship to help them pursue a higher education. Since its establishment in 2014, 19 scholarships have been awarded. What makes this scholarship special, is that it is not limited to birth parents who have worked with AFTH. Anyone (men and women) who has [...]
Lehigh County is home to 53 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our Allentown adoption agents love taking our families to explore these numerous sites, which can help provide insight into the history of our region and how far society has progressed over the years. Burnside Plantation is one of [...]
The Lehigh Valley Zoo is one of the most impressive in the Northeastern United States, featuring hundreds of species of all types of wildlife. This zoo also stresses conservation and strives to provide leadership in the cultural and scientific communities as well. If you're looking for an ethical zoo where you can view a wide [...]
Each Spring and Fall, Adoptions From The Heart offers a series of educational classes intended to increase knowledge and inform adoptive parents on various topics; including prenatal drug exposure, infant/child care and more. We encourage all adoptive families to attend, because the adoption journey is lifelong, so whether you are just starting the process, getting [...]
While the Lehigh Valley may not have the same reputation as the Napa Valley for premium wines, this area of the country is actually full of excellent wineries. Our Allentown adoption agents love unwinding at the establishments near Fogelsville during the weekends - especially during the spring and summer when you can drink outdoors. Some [...]
Meet Your AFTH Social Workers As National Social Work Month comes to an end, we want to turn the spotlight on some of AFTH’s amazing social workers. As adoption social workers, they provide birth and adoptive families with comfort and compassion throughout their adoption journey. Day in and day out, they strive to make a [...]
