Before deciding to adopt outside of your race, there are a few things you should consider. Here are some things to think about: Analyze your community It is crucial that your child forms meaningful relationships with others of the same race. Ask yourself the following questions. How diverse is your neighborhood? Are the schools in [...]
Adoptive parents adopting across state lines must follow the guidelines of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), a statutory agreement between all fifty states that governs the placement of children from one state to another. Parents can return to their home state with their baby, after the required paperwork is gathered and [...]
Last weekend on Sunday April 2nd, AFTH hosted our 5th annual Find Her Footing 5k at Delaware County Community College in Media, Pa. It was day full of fun, fitness and fundraising, which benefitted the Expecting and Birth Parent Support Fund. Before the Race Runners arrived early – to check in or register last minute. [...]
Kathy Ann Brodsky, LCSW is an adoptive parent and has worked in the adoption field for nearly 30 years. Her expertise and experience has helped countless adoptive parents and parents-to-be. Her mission - to ensure ethical adoption practice. In a recent blog, Brodsky explains the adoption tax credit, and how you may be able to [...]
Ready. Set. Soar. Spring is here! And you can kick off the new season by joining us for our annual Find Her Footing 5k on Sunday, April 2nd. Lace up your sneakers and get ready for fitness, fun and fundraising. Recruit your family, friends, and coworkers to join in the fun and support AFTH’s Birthmother [...]
Meet The Team For this week’s blog, we asked 2 new employees from our Wynnewood, PA office to share why they wanted to be a part of the AFTH family! Sara M. - Events and Marketing Coordinator "I grew up in the Malvern area, and from an early age, I developed a strong passion for helping people in need. [...]
In celebration of Social Work Month, we want to take the time to highlight AFTH social workers, and all that they do for our agency. Our social workers provide much needed support and encouragement to adoptive and birth families every day! Meet one of AFTH’s valuable social workers, Jessica. Q: Why did you choose a [...]
The adoption process can be a long journey and adopting a child across state lines can extend the time it takes before you can bring your baby home. There are laws and guidelines enacted by the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) that must be followed before a baby can leave his or [...]
We Can Help Thousands of families have been affected by the recent closure of the Independent Adoption Center (IAC). The agency closed its doors after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leaving prospective adoptive parents and expectant and birth parents across the country with abandoned adoption plans. IAC closing does not mean your adoption journey has [...]
What Prospective Adoptive Parents Will Learn In AFTH's Education Course If you are entering the adoption journey, a great place to start is by taking Adoption From The Heart’s Education I Course. This course is for first time prospective adoptive parents, who are required to take a series of courses throughout the adoption process Prospective [...]
