Adoption News: July 2025

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 [...]

Christmas in July: Gift Card Drive

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 [...]

What Sets AFTH Apart…

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 [...]

2025’s Annual Family Picnics

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 [...]

Brittany’s Story: Post-Placement Support That Made a Difference

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 [...]

Annual Family Picnics Through the Years

Our annual Family Picnics are back! For 35 years, the Family Picnics have been a time for families to come together and celebrate adoption. AFTH will bring the snacks, arts & crafts, and more! All that our families have to do is show up for some fun! We will have five picnics in total throughout [...]

The Journey of Infertility

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week! Adoptions From The Heart assists many adoptive families struggling with infertility when they turn to adoption. This blog focuses on raising awareness, highlighting the importance of spousal support, and advocating for access to care and coverage. What is Infertility? Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive a [...]

AFTH Find Their Footing 5K/Walk & Festival Sponsors and Donors

The AFTH Find Their Footing 5K/Walk & Festival is coming up, and we wanted to give a shout-out to all of our event sponsors and donors! We are so excited about the 9th Annual Find Their Footing 5K/Walk & Festival, which will be held next Saturday, April 26th, in Media (Rose Tree Park) from 8:00 [...]

Spring Into The Season With Family Crafts

Spring is finally here! To kick it off, we have some family crafts we know you'll love. These crafts will get the whole family to sit around the table and spend some time together. Afterward, you can use your finished products as decorations around the house and send a few keepsakes to your child's birth [...]