The Borough of Homestead, Pennsylvania

This article is sponsored by the adoption agency in Homestead at Adoptions From The Heart.  Located in Allegheny County, the borough of Homestead is southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and is known for its active role in the Homestead Strike of 1892, a critical point in history that fought for labor rights in America. History The [...]

Heart-To-Heart with Birth Parents Event: What You Missed

Birth Parent Stories On Wednesday, February 24th, Adoptions From The Heart hosted a virtual event: Heart-To-Heart with Birth Parents. This event brought birth parent voices to light, giving them the time and space to speak on topics unique to their adoption journeys. Dually, this event was a fundraiser with a goal of raising $1,000, which [...]

The History of Paoli, PA

The information in this article is presented by the adoption agency in Paoli from Adoptions From The Heart. Paoli, located in Chester County, is a quaint, welcoming town in between Tredyffrin and Willistown Township, Pennsylvania. Paoli is very rich in history and is known for being one of the first three original counties to be [...]

Weekend Entertainment While in Pittsburgh

If you're looking for weekend entertainment in Pittsburgh, look no further. The adoption center in Pittsburgh from Adoptions From The Heart has kindly sponsored this article to provide you with some fun attractions to check out with friends and family. Ace Axe Throwing Ace Axe Throwing is a fun-filled activity that brings axe throwing to [...]

Discover Wickham Park in Hartford, CT

The information in this article is sponsored by the adoption agency in Hartford, CT, Adoptions From The Heart, who often spend time enjoying the outdoors in Wickham Park.  Wickham Park, a non-profit and private foundation, extends into both East Hartford and Manchester with over 280 acres of land filled with grasslands, picnic areas, forests, gardens, [...]

Addiction, Pregnancy, and Adoption – Podcast Recap

Episode two of Adoptions From The Heart’s, Heart-To-Heart, podcast covers the topics of pregnancy, addiction, and adoption. Leading the conversation is Jenna Smith, Domestic Program Coordinator from AFTH. The panel of women speaking towards these topics are Amanda Aliberti, Adoption Counselor and Birth Parent Placement Services Coordinator, Alicia, an outreach worker with a recovery house, [...]

Race Street Pier Activities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Looking for weekend activities for you and your family? Our adoption agency in Philadelphia has kindly sponsored this article on Race Street Pier to offer various fun family entertainment ideas for you to enjoy. Race Street Pier opened to the public in 2011 as the first park to be completed by the Delaware River Waterfront [...]

The Betsy Ross House Historic Landmark in Philadelphia, PA

This article is sponsored by the adoption agency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from AFTH. Who Is Betsy Ross? Betsy Ross was one of seventeen children born into the Quaker family of Samuel and Rebecca Griscom. After completing school, Betsy became an apprentice to John Webster, a popular upholsterer in Philadelphia. Over the years, she learned how [...]

Ways to Amplify Black Voices in Adoption

Spread the Knowledge about Racial Bias and Inequality It is not enough to simply say you are against racial discrimination; those who are truly against such injustices must take action. Take some time to review what you know about inequality and possibly your own privilege. Scholar and activist, Peggy McIntosh, published an essay titled “White [...]

Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall in Pittsburgh, PA

This article is sponsored by the Adoptions From The Heart adoption agency Pittsburgh, PA. The adoption professionals love bringing friends and family to the music hall to enjoy a variety of performances and hope you consider attending a performance as well.  History Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall is located in the Carnegie Library in Munhall, [...]