AFTH Podcast Shares Resources to Support LGBTQ+ Youth

AFTH’s most recent Adoptions & Beyond Podcast educates listeners on how to support LGBTQ+ youth. Phii Regis from the Human Rights Campaign joins AFTH’s Nicole and Kristy to discuss resources that can help affirm gender identities. This podcast comes at a time of increases in discriminatory legislation aimed at transgender and gender non-conforming youth. 54% [...]

Heart-to-Heart LGBTQIA Families Event- Know Before You Go

Did you know that according to the William Institute "Same-sex couples raising children are four times more likely to than their different sex counterparts to be raising an adopted child." We find that more LGBTQIA families are choosing adoption as a beautiful way to start their families. It is so vital and important to highlight [...]

AFTH Celebrates Open Adoption at 34th Annual Family Picnic

Adoptions From The Heart staff and families enjoyed a day at the park this past Sunday to celebrate open adoption. AFTH hosted the 34th annual Family Picnic for families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Some staff and family traveled over state lines to attend the event. Overall, more than 225 people attended the days [...]

AFTH New Jersey Office: New Location

We have some exciting news happening this month. The Adoptions From The Heart New Jersey office is moving to NEW LOCATION! If the last office location was convenient to you, do not worry, the new office is less than a mile away from the old location. Our phone number will continue to be the same, [...]

Adoptions From The Heart Family Picnics

We are excited to bring back our summer picnics! The Adoptions From The Heart Summer Picnics are back this year with the opportunity for families to come together in celebration of adoption. We encourage waiting families to attend the family picnics. If you are a placed family and inviting your child's birth family, please send [...]

Considering Birth Mothers on Mother’s Day

As most people are aware, Mother’s Day is this upcoming Sunday. Many people are undoubtedly preparing to give their mothers the best possible day. After all, the holiday is meant to celebrate all that mothers do for their children. During this holiday, though, it is important to consider the feelings of birth mothers.  

2024 Find Their Footing Mile Walk Event Recap

Our Find Their Footing Mile Walk event was a great event that brought families together to walk for a great cause. This year we decided to switch things up and instead of doing our 5k we decided to do a mile walk. We also decided to have different pop up locations so that families from [...]

Considering Adoption During National Infertility Awareness Week

April 21-27 is National Infertility Awareness Week. This week is all about making people aware of infertility, supporting those who have experienced it and educating others about the topic. This year, AFTH wants to take time to highlight a story of infertility within the adoption community and how open adoption ended up playing a part in the family’s story.  

Adoptions From The Heart Board Member Highlights

We are proud to introduce the esteemed members of AFTH's board, each bringing a wealth of experience and passion to our cause. Together, this dynamic board stands united in our commitment to empower and uplift those we serve. Maxine Chalker President & Adoptee Maxine is the founder and president [...]