Meet Keyur Adhyapak, a resilient father whose journey reminds us of the strength that emerges from life’s toughest decisions. He made the difficult decision to place his son for adoption and is now pursuing a career in mortuary science. Keyur's journey is a testament to the resilience of birth parents. Keyur always knew he wanted [...]
Thank you, Kelly Ellison, CEO and founder of Your Adoption Finance Coach, for sponsoring our Coffee For a Cause fundraising event! Because of your support, we can help our families! Kelly Ellison is on a mission to help families overcome the financial challenges of adoption. With over 25 years of non-profit, fund development experience, Kelly [...]
During the holiday season, AFTH receives gifts to forward along to members of the adoption triad. When doing this, we request that adoptive families include funds to cover the postage to repackage and send the gift from our office to their child’s birth family. In order to ensure enough time with the recent delay in mail, [...]
Adoption is a beautiful and life-changing journey for both parents and children involved. Last week, we heard from two adoptees, Christian and Jackie. Their stories shed light on the less-discussed aspects of adoption- the struggles that come with it. While these challenges may not always be in the spotlight, it’s crucial for potential adoptive parents [...]
Adoption is a journey filled with joy, however, with joy comes loss. It's important to recognize that adoption also comes with inherent grief and hardships. No two adoption stories are the same, and each adoptee's experience is unique. At its core, adoption begins with the loss of one's biological family, heritage, and culture, and each [...]
There are many reasons why a family might adopt more than one child. It could be something as simple as they have always wanted a big family or something as meaningful as keeping siblings together or families connected. Whatever the reason is, whether adopting from the same expectant parent or a new one, it's essential [...]
Follow along with Donna Steacker’s domestic adoption story of her two children, Hannah and LJ. Adoption is a beautiful and unique way to build a family, but it often comes with its own set of challenges and heartwarming moments. Our adoption story is a testament to the power of love and the strength of family [...]
Join us this coming October for dessert before dinner as Adoptions From The Heart will be partnering with House Cup Cafe to host our Coffee For A Cause Fundraising Event! The event will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 4-6pm at House Cup Cafe which is located at 2116 Darby Rd Havertown, PA [...]
Adoption is a complex and deeply personal experience, with each story being unique in its own way. Only 5% of United States adoptions are closed, meaning the adoptee has zero contact with the biological family. I’m Hannah Steacker, and I want to share my experience as an adoptee from a closed adoption, growing up alongside [...]
As you begin your journey to adopt a child, you and your partner may worry about the upcoming challenges of the adoption process. Many couples fear that the adoption process could negatively affect their marriage. While adoption is a fantastic way to build a family, it can change the dynamics of your relationship. It's also [...]
