Signs and Tips to Prevent Social Worker Burnout

Adoption social workers have an extra layer, if you will, of responsibility that people don't see often. You think adoption, and most conclude the workday as they meet with pregnant women, make an adoption plan, and the hard part is over. In a utopia, maybe. In the real world, the field of social work consists [...]

The Importance of Self-Care – AFTH Birth Parent Workshops

Self-Care Workshop for Birthparents The benefits of self-care exceed a single reason. It can result in a more physical, mental, and emotional well-being, which could then divvy into smaller, more intricate pieces. It's important to note that birthparent support does not solely have to be financial or counsel. Sometimes, something as modest as showing how [...]

Canaan, CT: History & Background

The information in this article is brought to you by the adoption agency in Canaan, Connecticut a part of Adoptions From The Heart. Canaan, CT Located in Litchfield County, Canaan is a town with a small population of about 1,080 according to the 2020 census. Canaan is bordered by North Canaan, Norfolk, Cornwall, Salisbury, Torrington, [...]

Let’s Talk Home Studies with Porch.com

Our prospective adoptive families, much like others, tend to get nervous about the home study process. You think of home study, and in your head, you picture this random person coming into your home, lifting pillows, rummaging through your fridge, and swiping your windows for dust bunnies. When in reality, a home study is much [...]

What to Think About when Considering Transracial Adoption ?

In domestic infant adoption, it's safe to say that prospective adoptive parents will likely experience transracial adoption. If not themselves, someone they may know or meet during their adoption journey. In most cases, prospective adoptive parents say that they don't care about race or ethnicity. In reality, race and culture will matter, especially to the [...]

AFTH Presents the 10th Annual Anniversary of our Find Their Footing 5K

For nine years now, Adoptions From The Heart has brought people together, yearly, to celebrate adoption through fitness and health. This year, Adoptions from the Heart is proud to present our 10th Annual Anniversary of our Find Their Footing 5K run/walk, in support of the adoption community. This 5K run/walk is a fun and safe way [...]

The Historic Background Of Delaware County, PA

Adoptions From The Heart's adoption center in Delaware County, PA has sponsored the information in this article on Delaware County, also nicknamed Delco. Delaware County, PA Bordering Philadelphia, Delco is the fifth-highest populated county in all of Pennsylvania with a population of about 566,747 according to the United States Census of 2010. Established on September [...]