Meet Heidi Gonzalez, AFTH’s Associate Director, Regional Supervisor of Allentown, PA & Wilmington, DE, and self-proclaimed Webmistress! Heidi’s connection to adoption goes back to before she was even born! The daughter of AFTH's Founder Maxine Chalker who is an adoptee herself, Heidi has seen the ups and downs of the adoption process, and everything in [...]
Philadelphia's multiculturism is one of our favorite aspects of this great American city. If you're a Japanophile, you may know that the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia regularly hosts a variety of events, exhibitions, and programs celebrating Japanese culture. Additionally, the society is in charge of the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, a traditional [...]
Today marks the first full week of November, which means it's the first official week of National Adoption Month 2018. As an adoption agency this month is very important for raising awareness about adoption, and open adoption relationships at that. This November, AFTH is dedicating the time to share beautiful stories from those we have [...]
At 18 years old, college freshman Darrick “Rizzo” Rizzo had the life that others his age would be envy. Being the well-rounded athlete that he was, Rizzo was on his university’s basketball, cross-country and track team. Although sports were an important part of who Rizzo was and what he lived for, his relationship with his [...]
Adoptions From The Heart makes its way back to the Manayunk Brewing Company this year to kick off National Adoption Month. On Thursday, November 8th from 7-11pm, we will hold our 2nd Annual Share Your Heart Benefit Concert. Attendees will enjoy a night of live music, food, drinks, and fabulous raffle prizes. Tickets are $20, [...]
The Northeast is an area with a rich history, as our shores were the first ones settlers landed on during the colonial days of our country. But the history of this region stretches back much further to the thousands of Native American groups that occupied this continent before Europeans arrived. Allentown's Museum of Indian Culture [...]
If you're a wine connoisseur or beer aficionado in Connecticut, you're in luck, because this state has a number of excellent wineries and breweries. Our Glastonbury adoption professionals love taking weekend trips to these establishments as a way to unwind after the work week. There are several that we enjoy in Glastonbury and nearby towns in [...]
Chesapeake, VA has an underrated culinary scene, with a variety of restaurants from just about every culture. Our Virginia adoption agents love visiting new places and returning to some of our old favorites while dining out in the city. Some of our all-time favorite restaurants in Chesapeake include: Ddeb's A Taste of Home Ddeb's A Taste of home [...]
The key to adoptive parents understanding their child’s interest and desire to search for their biological family. There are many reasons why an adoptee would want to search for the birth parents they have never met. It is perfectly natural for an adoptee to be curious about who their birth parents are as people. Was/Is [...]
Beer and wine connoisseurs alike have plenty of options for indulging in their alcoholic beverage of choice in the Wilmington, DE area. Our Wilmington adoption professionals love taking advantage of the many high-quality breweries and wineries scattered around the city and nearby areas. It always makes for a great way to catch up with family or [...]
