During the holiday season, AFTH receives gifts to forward along to members of the adoption triad. We ask for you to please include funds to cover the postage needed to repackage and send the gift from our office. To ensure enough time for mailing, please have packages delivered to our offices no later than Monday, [...]
What Is National Adoption Month? November is National Adoption Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of finding permanent, supportive homes for children and youth in foster care. Adoption can create lifelong connections, provide stability, and help build a strong foundation for the future. This month, we emphasize the importance of fostering [...]
What is World Mental Health Day? World Mental Health Day is just around the corner. At AFTH, we want to acknowledge the importance of mental health and recognize its impact worldwide. Celebrated every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day was created to raise global awareness about mental health. Established in 1992 by the [...]
The wait is over! Season 21 of AFTHtv officially premiered yesterday, and we're excited to share a refreshed series dedicated to adoption education, authentic adoption stories, and meaningful conversations that support everyone touched by open adoption. At Adoptions From The Heart, we believe every adoption journey deserves to be heard. That's why AFTHtv continues to [...]
Download PDF | Articles Include: Finding Community at The Annual Picnic Help Shape AFTH's Future A Look Back at Our 2026 Family Picnics Staff Spotlight: Christopher Peszka Heart to Heart Partnerships: Creating Change Together AFTHtv Returns This August with A Fresh New Look New On Demand Webinars Open Adoption In The Age of Social Media Birth [...]
Support Groups! This month at AFTH, we wanted to take a moment to highlight one of our greatest resources for all our families. The resource at hand is our wonderful support groups. Adoption is a beautiful thing, but we would be foolish if we didn’t recognize that, as with anything else worthwhile in life, there [...]
Tips For Helping to Support LGBT Adoptees Since it’s Pride Month, it’s a great time for all of us to be thinking about how we can best support LGBT adoptees. While this might sound relatively straightforward, it’s important to keep in mind that supporting an LGBT adoptee is a lot more complicated than love alone. [...]
2026’s Annual Family Picnic Adoption From The Heart’s Annual Family Picnic is coming up fast! This year, on June 14th, will be the 36th Annual Picnic for AFTH. Every year, the Annual Picnic has been a great time for families to join together and celebrate the impact of adoption. This year's picnic is shaping [...]
National Women’s Health Month is celebrated throughout May. During this time, it’s important to educate, empower, and be proactive in women’s and girls’ health. It’s an ongoing commitment to raise awareness, self-advocacy, and access. By prioritizing health today, women are investing in stronger futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. The month is led by the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), [...]
Books are an important part of a child’s development. As we recognize International Children’s Book Day, we want to acknowledge how essential they are to the growth of children’s minds. At Adoptions From The Heart, we strive to provide resources for every member of the adoption triad. Children’s books are an engaging and meaningful way to share and introduce adoption. Families can connect with their [...]
