Art Musems To Visit in Philly

Woodmere Art Museum Checking out new museums is a great way to spend quality time with family, the adoption agency in Philadelphia, PA from AFTH has sponsored this post so you can learn more.  Built-in the 19th century, the beautiful stone mansion that houses the Woodmere Art Museum is dedicated to Philadelphia's collection of art [...]

Family Fun in Warminster, PA

Finding family-friendly attractions can sometimes be difficult, especially if you're planning something last minute. The adoption agency in Warminster, PA, has sponsored this article to give families a couple of ideas of fun activities for their children to enjoy.  Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park At Urban Air, there are a variety of attractions for [...]

Childrens Museum of Pittsburgh

This article is sponsored by the adoption center in Pittsburgh, PA, from Adoptions From The Heart. Providing children with educational resources that capture their imagination and creativity, helps build their motor skills, and inspires curiosity.  The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh has brought inspiration and imagination to children and parents for years. The Museum brings well [...]

The Day Quinn came into Our Lives

My husband and I were placed with a beautiful baby girl through AFTH on November 2, 2016. After almost two and a half years of waiting we finally received a call for an emergency placement. We had less than 24 hours to travel to Philadelphia to meet our daughter Quinn. It was quite a whirlwind [...]

Establishing A Bond With Your Child As An Adoptive Parent

Establishing a bond with your child as an adoptive parent can have many ups and downs. Adoptive parents may be wondering how to develop a healthy, strong relationship with them. It is possible to develop a bond with the adoptee, and there are specific steps you can take to ensure a healthy, strong relationship with [...]

The Day Our Daughter Lauren was Born

We finished all our paperwork on May 5 and were told that it would probably be 4-6 months before we were chosen as adoptive parents. 20 days later, AFTH called us and placed a newborn little girl with us. We took her home and 24 hours later the birth mother changed her mind. We took her [...]

Becoming ‘Daddy and Papa’ through adoption at AFTH

When we first began our adoption journey ten years ago, we had no idea as a gay couple what to expect. This was in the days before gay marriage was legal, and gay adoption seemed pretty "out there" to us, especially open adoption. Would prospective birth moms even consider us? Would we wait years? Fortunately, [...]