July 25th is National Internship Day, and Adoptions From The Heart is celebrating by showcasing its interns and what they do for AFTH. Nowadays, one of the more important aspects of a postgraduate resume is internships. They’re important for gaining experience and establishing what you want to do for your future career. Each semester and [...]
Christmas is always a special time for a child, when it comes to opening new gifts under the tree. In reality, Christmas can also be a hard financial burden for those who are already struggling. There are many birth parents who are struggling to support themselves and the children they are raising. Every year at [...]
Adoptions From The Heart is hosting its second Heart-to-Heart virtual event of the year on August 1, 2024. This conversation will focus on members of the LGBTQIA community and share their adoption experiences. The event will be held on Zoom and begin at 7 p.m. est. AFTH is proud to be welcoming to families from [...]
Adoptions From The Heart has launched it's new therapy center, servicing all members of the adoption triad in Connecticut. Julia Ruggiero, LCSW is an adoption therapist and adoptee working with AFTH to offer clients adoption-competent therapy. In this post, Julia shares how adoption-competent therapy can help members of the adoption triad and the services that [...]
AFTH’s most recent Adoptions & Beyond Podcast educates listeners on how to support LGBTQ+ youth. Phii Regis from the Human Rights Campaign joins AFTH’s Nicole and Kristy to discuss resources that can help affirm gender identities. This podcast comes at a time of increases in discriminatory legislation aimed at transgender and gender non-conforming youth. 54% [...]
Did you know that according to the William Institute "Same-sex couples raising children are four times more likely to than their different sex counterparts to be raising an adopted child." We find that more LGBTQIA families are choosing adoption as a beautiful way to start their families. It is so vital and important to highlight [...]
Adoptions From The Heart staff and families enjoyed a day at the park this past Sunday to celebrate open adoption. AFTH hosted the 34th annual Family Picnic for families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Some staff and family traveled over state lines to attend the event. Overall, more than 225 people attended the days [...]
We have some exciting news happening this month. The Adoptions From The Heart New Jersey office is moving to NEW LOCATION! If the last office location was convenient to you, do not worry, the new office is less than a mile away from the old location. Our phone number will continue to be the same, [...]
We are excited to bring back our summer picnics! The Adoptions From The Heart Summer Picnics are back this year with the opportunity for families to come together in celebration of adoption. We encourage waiting families to attend the family picnics. If you are a placed family and inviting your child's birth family, please send [...]
As most people are aware, Mother’s Day is this upcoming Sunday. Many people are undoubtedly preparing to give their mothers the best possible day. After all, the holiday is meant to celebrate all that mothers do for their children. During this holiday, though, it is important to consider the feelings of birth mothers.
