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 [...]
The Carnegie name is synonymous with the pinnacle of cultural influence. During the last couple of decades of his life, ultra-wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave away 90% of his fortune in an effort to use his massive wealth as a tool for improving society. Today, that legacy lives on in Pittsburgh at the city's four [...]
Our Allentown adoption agents love dining out in the Lehigh Valley. We think going out for breakfast, brunch, or dinner is one of the best ways to bond with the entire family. In our opinion, Bethlehem has some of the best restaurants the Lehigh Valley has to offer. Some of our favorite places to go [...]
Calling All Super Heroes Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate the new season, than to join Adoptions From The Heart for our 6th Annual Find Her Footing 5k on Sunday, April, 15th. Take your mark and get ready for a day full of exciting fitness and fundraising, all for a worthy cause. [...]
The Duquesne Incline is a historic inclined plane railroad near the South Side of Pittsburgh and scales Mt. Washington. This incline was finished in 1877 and is still in operation today as a major tourist attraction. It's 800 feet long, 400 feet high, and has a 30-degree incline with a rare track gauge of 5 [...]
If you're looking for a nice meal out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Emmaus has some of the best restaurants in the Lehigh Valley. Our Allentown adoption agents love trying the variety of choices available in this small town's excellent culinary scene. Some of our favorite restaurants in the area include: The Trapp Door Gastropub [...]
