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 [...]
To kick off National Adoption month, Adoptions From The Heart will be hosting our third Heart-to-Heart virtual event of the year, which will be taking place November 2, 2023, from 7pm-8:30pm EST! Our Heart-to-Heart events were created to share the voices of the members of our AFTH community. These events allow those in attendance to [...]
Back-to-school season has started for many families across the country. Like any new beginning, the excitement can be mixed with fears about the unknown. For adoptees, there are stressors exclusive to their life, but these moments can serve as an opportunity to educate others on adoption and practice having serious conversations with your adoptee. The [...]
We often hear birth parents say adoption was the most challenging decision they ever made. Regardless of the levels of openness, adoption is and continues to be a highly emotional and necessary adjustment for everyone, primarily to those in the adoption triad. At Adoptions From The Heart, we exercise expertise in domestic infant adoption. However, [...]
Creating an adoption plan can be challenging. Birth mothers may feel various emotions and have difficulty coping with the adoption process. As a supporter of a birth mother, knowing how to help or what to do in the situation can be challenging. Whether you are a birth mother’s friend, partner, or family member, this is [...]
