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 [...]

Edgewood, PA: Background & History

This article is sponsored by the adoption agency in Edgewood, Pennsylvania a part of Adoptions From The Heart. We hope you enjoy this article and learn something you might not have known about Edgewood in Pittsburgh, PA. The borough of Edgewood is located in Allegheny County next to the city of Pittsburgh with a small [...]

AFTH Presents: Heart-To-Heart with Birth Fathers

On February 17, 2022, one of the ways Adoptions From The Heart is celebrating 'Adoption is Love' is with our Heart-to-Heart with Birth Fathers fundraising event. At AFTH, we acknowledge that Birth Fathers don't always get the kinds of recognition and spaces needed to feel comfortable sharing their adoption stories. Birth fathers are amongst the [...]

Montgomery County History & Demographics

This article is sponsored by the adoption agency in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania a part of Adoptions From The Heart. Known as the third most populated county in Pennsylvania, Montgomery County has a population of about 856,553 based on the United States census of 2020. Montgomery is located northwest of Philly and is full of diverse [...]