Kristen is a birth mom from Pittsburgh, PA who had an unexpected pregnancy in 2017. Not knowing what approach to take she was worried about how to provide the best for her child. One day, Kristen’s father heard an ad on the radio for Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH). He came to Kristen's with information [...]
When Alison found out she was pregnant in 2016, she was in one of the darkest chapters of her life. Deep in the throes of addiction, she was overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. As a mother already to her son Brady, born in 2011, she loved being a mom, but addiction had drained her strength [...]
Today marks the anniversary of a legal victory that changed the lives of families across Pennsylvania and we pause in gratitude to remember two extraordinary individuals who made it possible. Joey and Jeff Grego were more than partners, they were steadfast, devoted adoptive parents who built their family through Adoptions From The Heart. Their journey [...]
Even if you know that placing your child for adoption was the right decision, it doesn’t mean that you won't be upset. Even after knowing you picked the parents who will love and care for your baby and that you made the right decision, it can still be difficult. For many Birth Parents it's common [...]
Download PDF | Articles Include: Celebrating 40 years of Adoptions From The Heart Running With A Heart Michelle Cabrera Bags Summer Ed Series Roberta's Story Debbie: A Legal Advocate with a Heart for Adoption Coming Together, Growing Together: AFTH's Annual Picnic Post Placement Support That Made The Difference New OnDemand Webinars Stay Connected with AFTH [...]
What is Christmas in July? Christmas in July is a GREAT way to show loved ones some support and sentiment as we wait for the holidays to return. Adoptions from the Heart (AFTH) is using this Christmas in July to support our birthmoms, but we need your help! AFTH is hosting a Gift Card Drive [...]
As Adoptions From The Heart celebrates 40 years of service, we want to take a moment to recognize you. Your story is woven into ours and we are deeply honored to have been part of your journey. As we look ahead to the next 40 years, we are reaching out to those who know us [...]
What Sets Us Apart… For 40 years, Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) has had a foundation that has set it apart from other adoption agencies. Began by an adoptee in 1985, Maxine Chalker integrated her personal experience into her vision for the agency. AFTH's unique approach to adoption was shaped by centering the experiences of [...]
This year's Family Picnics were a blast! We are so grateful to the many AFTH families who joined us across the East Coast to celebrate adoption. We couldn't have done this without our community of AFTH families and the supporters we've gained along the way. Cheers to 40 years of Adoptions From The Heart!! Check [...]
After Brittany made the difficult decision to place her child for adoption, life became understandably overwhelming. It wasn’t just the emotional toll of the adoption process—it was also the physical and financial challenges that followed childbirth. As Brittany worked hard to prioritize her recovery and mental health, even basic daily needs felt like a heavy [...]
