Social workers often counsel married couples who are wondering how to place a baby up for adoption when the couple is faced with an unplanned pregnancy. There are many reasons why married couples choose adoption. For example, they are not ready to be parents, they may wish to not expand their family, or, some couples do [...]
An AFTH 35th Anniversary story Throwback In 2016, AFTH received an email from a family who had adopted through our China Program over ten years ago. Marie Kilgore and her family had a wonderful experience and were enjoying the past ten years with their daughter, Grace. However, they reached out to us because their adoption [...]
Woodville Plantation Learn more about the Woodville Plantation, brought to you by the adoption agency in Pittsburgh, PA. History The Woodville Plantation, also known as Neville House, was built in 1785 and has made its mark as an important historical landmark. The estate opened up to the public in the 1970s, after 200 years of [...]
By Samantha, an Adoptions From The Heart adoptee Ever since I understood the term “adoption” and what it means, I have wanted to meet my birth parents. When I was younger, my dream was just that of a naïve child. I did not understand the complexity of feelings. I heard from my birth parents twice [...]
In the modern world of adoptions, many women face unsupportive or unknown birth fathers. Expecting mothers who want to place their child for adoption often wonder how to proceed in these scenarios. It is important to note that birth fathers do have rights which vary from state-to-state. Each case will be handled on an individual [...]
John James Audubon Center The adoption agency in Philly, Pennsylvania, from Adoptions From The Heart, has sponsored this article for your enjoyment. Located on the grounds of a historic 18th-century site, the Center belonged to a French immigrant John James Audubon who came to America at the age of eighteen in 1803. Audubon spent his [...]
Adrian Collins is a birth mother and an adoptive mother. She also writes and speaks about the complexities of adoption and making peace with choices that bring heartache. When Adrian was in college, she became pregnant with her daughter. At the time, she was unable to provide for her, so she placed her for adoption. [...]
Valley Forge Casino Resort This article is sponsored by our adoption agency in Philadelphia, PA. Valley Forge has an enormous amount of activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Aside from their incredible hospitality, guests can enjoy the resort's variety of live entertainment, dining specials, exciting nightlife, and much more. Stay The Night Stay the [...]
This article is brought to you by the adoption agency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Adoptions From The Heart, who encourages fun learning for children and parents. The Play Town Co. Located in Mt. Lebanon, PA, this children's museum is a premier hot-spot for families to visit in Pittsburgh. Two friends created this well-loved museum with [...]
Katie and Andres always knew they wanted to grow their family. After having difficulties conceiving on their own, the couple turned to IVF, hoping the treatment would be a solution to their fertility struggles. However, they were unsuccessful after one round of treatment, and the extensive process took a toll on Katie. “I felt awful, [...]
