Our Adoption Agents’ Favorite Coffee Shops in Wilmington, DE

There is no shortage of good cups of coffee in Wilmington, Delaware. The city has plenty of excellent coffee shops, cafes, and breakfast/brunch spots serving everything from a simple cup of black coffee to sweet frozen coffee drinks and everything in between. Our Wilmington adoption professionals are always stopping at various coffee houses on our [...]

Meet Heidi Gonzalez, AFTH’s Associate Director

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 [...]

Our Favorite Things About Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

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 [...]

Finding Ethyn: A Birth Father’s Story

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 [...]

Our Favorite Wineries and Breweries Near Glastonbury, CT

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 [...]

Supporting Your Child’s Search for Their Birth Parents

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 [...]